Source: Government of Ireland
Negotiating chapters are divided in six thematic clusters: fundamentals; internal market; competitiveness and inclusive growth; green agenda and sustainable connectivity; resources, agriculture and cohesion; and external relations.
Under the EU enlargement methodology, chapters 23 and 24 are part of Cluster 1, which covers fundamentals.
Rule of Law interim benchmarks are specific requirements that candidate countries must fulfil with regard to judicial reform and fundamental rights before closing EU accession chapters.