Claudiu Năsui, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, made this statement during the annual conference on European Union enlargement as part of the panel discussion titled "From Candidate Country to the EU Single Market: How Ready Is Moldova's Economy?", dedicated to Cluster 2, "Internal Market." The panel discussion brought together representatives from government agencies, the business community, and the expert community, providing a platform to discuss Moldova's economic preparedness for integration into the EU single market, as well as the opportunities and challenges of this process. Claudiu Năsui noted that Moldova has already made significant progress in terms of economic integration. "We have a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, and customs duties are zero for the vast majority of goods. This indicates a fairly significant level of economic integration," he stated. According to the European Commission's 2026 Enlargement Report on Cluster 2, "Internal Market," the Commission's assessment highlights the positive momentum and steady pace of reforms carried out by Moldova across the nine sections of Cluster 2. In his remarks, the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization emphasized the importance of continuing economic reforms, reducing bureaucracy, and avoiding excessive regulation in the process of implementing European legislation. He noted that harmonizing the regulatory framework should help increase the competitiveness of businesses, facilitate trade, and create more favorable conditions for investment. At the same time, Claudiu Năsui emphasized that reforms should not be limited to meeting accession requirements but should bring tangible benefits to citizens and the business community, thereby contributing to Moldova's economic development. The event addressed both the progress Moldova has made and the challenges that must be addressed to advance negotiations on accession to the European Union. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization stated that it remains fully committed to achieving its goals and continues its efforts with the utmost responsibility and at a steady pace to prepare Moldova's economic structure for full integration into the European Union's Single Market. // 10.11.2026 — InfoMarket