Moldova's Ministry of Finance reported that accession negotiations with the European Union have formally opened for the Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth clusters. The ministry participated in the fourth Moldova-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg and will coordinate negotiations in several areas requiring alignment of national legislation and practices with EU standards. Under the Internal Market cluster, the ministry is responsible for the chapters on free movement of capital and financial services. Its responsibilities under the Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth cluster cover taxation, economic and monetary policy, and the customs union. Moldova previously opened negotiations on the Fundamentals cluster on June 15, 2026, and the External Relations cluster on July 14, 2026.
Moldova's Ministry of Finance reports opening of EU accession negotiations on internal market and competitiveness clusters
Moldova's Ministry of Finance reported the formal opening of EU accession negotiations on the Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth clusters. The ministry will coordinate chapters covering capital movements, financial services, taxation, economic and monetary policy, and the customs union.