According to Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov, this concerns Cluster 2 ("Internal Market") and Cluster 3 ("Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth"). According to her, the decision to open two more negotiation clusters for Moldova confirms the unanimous support of the 27 EU member states for Moldova's accession to the EU and recognizes the progress our country has made. The 4th Moldova-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg will begin at 9:00 p.m. Moldovan time, followed by a joint press conference attended by Cristina Gherasimov, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and Ireland's Minister for European Affairs and Defense Thomas Byrne. To date, Moldova has opened two negotiation clusters with the European Union: Cluster 1 – "Core Values" (June 15, 2026) and Cluster 6 – "External Relations" (July 14, 2026). Together, they cover seven negotiation chapters. Next, Cluster 2—"Internal Market"—and Cluster 3—"Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth"—are set to be opened, Cluster 4 – "Green Agenda and Sustainable Interconnectivity," and Cluster 5 – "Resources, Agriculture, and Cohesion." European Council President António Costa stated earlier that the European Union would open two new negotiation clusters for Moldova this week, with all remaining clusters to be opened by the end of the year. // 13.10.2026 — InfoMarket