From candidate status to official negotiations<\/h1>\nIn just two years since submitting its EU membership application, Moldova achieved candidate status and officially opened accession negotiations. The Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg in June 2024 marked this pivotal moment, acknowledging Moldova\u2019s significant progress in aligning with European values. The conditions for EU membership will be defined through these negotiations.<\/div>\nWhat are the main steps of EU accession, and where does Moldova stand?<\/h1>\n\n- \n
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The country submits an application to the Council of the European Union.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The European Commission reviews the application and issues an opinion.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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EU member states unanimously decide to grant candidate status.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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Once initial conditions are met, member states decide to officially open negotiations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The European Commission proposes a negotiation framework, which must be approved by member states before formal negotiations begin.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The country negotiates by clusters and chapters while preparing to implement EU legislation and standards.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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Upon completing negotiations, the Commission issues an Opinion on the country\u2019s readiness for membership.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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EU member states unanimously agree to conclude negotiations, with the European Parliament providing its consent.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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All member states and the candidate country sign and ratify the accession treaty, finalizing the process.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMoldova has already progressed through the stages from submitting its application to officially opening negotiations, demonstrating a firm commitment to joining the European Union.<\/div>\nAccession negotiations: What progress has Moldova made?<\/h1>\n\nMoldova\u2019s negotiations with the EU are organised into 33 chapters and two criteria (economic and political, the latter encompassing public administration reform and the functioning of democratic institutions), grouped into six thematic clusters, covering areas from fundamental values and the internal market to external relations. This structured process ensures that every aspect of integration is systematically addressed. Moldova\u2019s journey begins with fundamental reforms, such as strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption. Progress in these areas will determine the overall pace of its EU integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe EU 2025 report shows that Moldova has made the biggest progress among all countries seeking to join the European Union. In 2023, at the first evaluation, 7 chapters were at an early stage and only 2 were moderately prepared. By 2025, no chapters are at an early stage, and one-third of them are now at a moderate or higher level of readiness. Two-thirds of the chapters have made significant progress over the past year. This is an unprecedented result and shows that Moldova can deliver concrete results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clusters of negotiating chapters<\/h1>\n\nExplore the negotiation chapters and the progress Moldova has achieved in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nLevel of readiness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Public procurement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nChapter 5<\/div>\n
What are the main steps of EU accession, and where does Moldova stand?<\/h1>\n\n- \n
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The country submits an application to the Council of the European Union.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The European Commission reviews the application and issues an opinion.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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EU member states unanimously decide to grant candidate status.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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Once initial conditions are met, member states decide to officially open negotiations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The European Commission proposes a negotiation framework, which must be approved by member states before formal negotiations begin.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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The country negotiates by clusters and chapters while preparing to implement EU legislation and standards.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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Upon completing negotiations, the Commission issues an Opinion on the country\u2019s readiness for membership.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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EU member states unanimously agree to conclude negotiations, with the European Parliament providing its consent.\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
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All member states and the candidate country sign and ratify the accession treaty, finalizing the process.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMoldova has already progressed through the stages from submitting its application to officially opening negotiations, demonstrating a firm commitment to joining the European Union.<\/div>\nAccession negotiations: What progress has Moldova made?<\/h1>\n\nMoldova\u2019s negotiations with the EU are organised into 33 chapters and two criteria (economic and political, the latter encompassing public administration reform and the functioning of democratic institutions), grouped into six thematic clusters, covering areas from fundamental values and the internal market to external relations. This structured process ensures that every aspect of integration is systematically addressed. Moldova\u2019s journey begins with fundamental reforms, such as strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption. Progress in these areas will determine the overall pace of its EU integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe EU 2025 report shows that Moldova has made the biggest progress among all countries seeking to join the European Union. In 2023, at the first evaluation, 7 chapters were at an early stage and only 2 were moderately prepared. By 2025, no chapters are at an early stage, and one-third of them are now at a moderate or higher level of readiness. Two-thirds of the chapters have made significant progress over the past year. This is an unprecedented result and shows that Moldova can deliver concrete results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clusters of negotiating chapters<\/h1>\n\nExplore the negotiation chapters and the progress Moldova has achieved in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nLevel of readiness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Public procurement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nChapter 5<\/div>\n
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Accession negotiations: What progress has Moldova made?<\/h1>\n\nMoldova\u2019s negotiations with the EU are organised into 33 chapters and two criteria (economic and political, the latter encompassing public administration reform and the functioning of democratic institutions), grouped into six thematic clusters, covering areas from fundamental values and the internal market to external relations. This structured process ensures that every aspect of integration is systematically addressed. Moldova\u2019s journey begins with fundamental reforms, such as strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption. Progress in these areas will determine the overall pace of its EU integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe EU 2025 report shows that Moldova has made the biggest progress among all countries seeking to join the European Union. In 2023, at the first evaluation, 7 chapters were at an early stage and only 2 were moderately prepared. By 2025, no chapters are at an early stage, and one-third of them are now at a moderate or higher level of readiness. Two-thirds of the chapters have made significant progress over the past year. This is an unprecedented result and shows that Moldova can deliver concrete results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clusters of negotiating chapters<\/h1>\n\nExplore the negotiation chapters and the progress Moldova has achieved in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nLevel of readiness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Public procurement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nChapter 5<\/div>\n
Moldova\u2019s negotiations with the EU are organised into 33 chapters and two criteria (economic and political, the latter encompassing public administration reform and the functioning of democratic institutions), grouped into six thematic clusters, covering areas from fundamental values and the internal market to external relations. This structured process ensures that every aspect of integration is systematically addressed. Moldova\u2019s journey begins with fundamental reforms, such as strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption. Progress in these areas will determine the overall pace of its EU integration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The EU 2025 report shows that Moldova has made the biggest progress among all countries seeking to join the European Union. In 2023, at the first evaluation, 7 chapters were at an early stage and only 2 were moderately prepared. By 2025, no chapters are at an early stage, and one-third of them are now at a moderate or higher level of readiness. Two-thirds of the chapters have made significant progress over the past year. This is an unprecedented result and shows that Moldova can deliver concrete results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clusters of negotiating chapters<\/h1>\n\nExplore the negotiation chapters and the progress Moldova has achieved in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nLevel of readiness<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Public procurement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nChapter 5<\/div>\n
Explore the negotiation chapters and the progress Moldova has achieved in each area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Chapter 5<\/div>\n
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