In total, negotiations on 17 chapters were opened in a single day. According to Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov, this represents significant progress for our country—confirming that Moldova is making steady progress in the negotiation process and taking concrete steps toward EU membership. According to her, the opening of negotiations on Cluster 2 means that Moldova is aiming for full participation in the EU's internal market and integration into a single economic area where goods, services, people, and capital move freely based on common rules. In turn, Cluster 3 covers the approximation of legislation in areas such as digital transformation, taxation, economic and monetary policy, employment, industry, science and research, education, culture, and customs regulations. The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration noted that harmonizing national legislation with European standards will bring tangible benefits to Moldovan citizens—opportunities to work and do business throughout the EU, safer goods and reliable consumer protection, a higher level of social protection, quality education, and broad prospects for professional growth. For businesses, this means access to a larger market of 450 million consumers, operating under clearer and more predictable rules, attracting greater investment, supporting innovation, and improving the efficiency of public services. "There is still a lot of work ahead, which we are carrying out with the firm intention of preparing Moldova's economy to be competitive and thrive in the European market, and to ensure that citizens enjoy the same rights and opportunities as residents of other member states," — emphasized Cristina Gherasimov.// 15.10.2026 — InfoMarket