Urgent need for a collaborative Effort to address Cybersecurity Concerns in BiH
On 23 November 2023, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina successfully hosted a Cybersecurity/ICT Fair in Sarajevo. The primary goal of the event was to increase awareness and networking…
Successes in Building Trust between Communities presented in Vares
Today, the Municipality of Vareš hosted a visit of Peter M. Wagner, the Head of the EU’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), Johann Sattler, Head of the Delegation of…
Permanent Housing was provided for over Ten Thousand Internally Displaced Persons in BiH thanks to the EU
As part of the Regional Housing Program (RHP), over the last 10 years permanent housing solutions were provided for around 10,000 refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees in Bosnia and…
Six Member Countries of NATO and the EU called for Opening of Accession Negotiations with BiH
Six member countries of NATO and the EU called on Wednesday, at the initiative of Croatia, to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina for membership in the Union by…
FM: The Stability of BiH is crucially important to Croatia
The stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina is crucially important to Croatia and that is why it is a sincere advocate of its Euro-Atlantic path, Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman…
Urban Markets started Operating in Banja Luka
Modernization of agricultural production, introduction of innovations, creation of jobs, better sales of agricultural and food products, and improved hygiene and food safety are just some of the advantages of…
FM: Croatia will continue to lobby intensively for BiH in the Process of European Integration
Chairman of the Joint Commission for European Integration of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (PSBiH) Zdenko Ćosić, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Commission Miroslav Vujičić and member of…
HR reinforce Commitment to protect Women and Girls from Violence
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President issued the following statement: “Globally, the rights of women…
Croatian Minister of FA in Sarajevo: Start Accession Negotiations with the EU as soon as possible
The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia, Gordan Grlić Radman, said that today, as part of his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, he proposed strengthening cooperation by starting…
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs will arrive in BiH
Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman will arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Minister Grlić Radman will start the visit with a meeting in the Directorate for…
Ambassador Sattler opened “urban markets” in Banja Luka
Modernization of agricultural production, introduction of innovations, creation of jobs, better sales of agricultural and food products, and improved hygiene and food safety are just some of the advantages of…
RS Authorities urged to withdraw ‘foreign agents’ draft legislation at Conference in Banja Luka
Numerous representatives of BiH civil society, media, experts and the international community called on the RS authorities to withdraw the draft legislation on ‘foreign agents’ at the “Civil Society and…
EUFOR conduct Flag Raising Ceremony for Arrival of Swedish Contingent to Camp Butmir
EUFOR Commander of Operation (COM EUFOR) ALTHEA, Major General Helmut Habermayer presided over an official flag raising ceremony to welcome Sweden as a troop contributing nations of EUFOR. The ceremony…
Chairperson of BiH CoM spoke with European Commissioner for Enlargement
The Chairperson of the BiH Council of Ministers, Borjana Krišto, spoke by phone today with the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Olivér Várhelyi, about the preparations for holding the…
Sattler: Growth Plan is an Opportunity for BiH that it cannot afford to miss
The Head of the EU Delegation/ EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Ambassador Johann Sattler, opened the Business Conference “Challenges and Future of Business #3” in Banja Luka’s…
Sattler: The EU will continue to provide Support to the Central Bank of BiH
Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johann Sattler, met today with the Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Senad Softić. "The…
Seven EU Countries supported BiH in opening pre-accession Negotiations
The Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (PSBiH) Marinko Čavara spoke today in Sarajevo with ambassadors, deputy ambassadors and chargé d'affaires of…
More than 422 Thousand People from BiH applied for EU Energy Aid
The Public Call for an energy package of European Union assistance to households in the Federation has been closed. Pensioners with the lowest and guaranteed pension, recipients of child benefit…
Head of the EU Delegation in BiH comments when it is realistic for BiH Authorities to fulfil Conditions
The head of the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johan Sattler, expressed his belief that it is realistic to expect that the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina will fulfill…
HR Schmidt met with the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement
During a two-day visit to Brussels, High Representative Christian Schmidt held meetings with senior European officials, including Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér…
Borrell reiterated the EU’s continued strong Support to all Candidates
Following today’s Foreign Affairs Council, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell chaired an EU-Western Balkans ministerial meeting gathering the EU’s Foreign Ministers…
Prime Minister reveals when Slovenia will propose the EU Accession Negotiations for BiH
At the meeting of the European Council in December, Slovenia will propose that the accession negotiations between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina begin immediately or simultaneously with the…
BiH Foreign Minister called on EU Members to understand the Importance of the Decision on BiH
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković participated today, at the invitation of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, in…
Alarming Data: More than 300.000 Citizens of the FBiH requested Assistance for Heating
The Federal Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Adnan Delic, announced yesterday that on Friday, November 10th, at the end of the working day, the Public Call for the selection…
A new “non-paper” for the Western Balkans
The ministers of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the EU were offered a "non-paper" for the Western Balkans, which is supported by Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece,…
Ministerial Meeting of the EU – Western Balkans in Brussels
The meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union (EU) and the Western Balkans will be held today in Brussels, and they will discuss security challenges, cooperation…
How will traveling to the European Union change in 2024?
Entry into the European Union (EU) for citizens of countries that have a visa-free regime will soon not be possible without an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) form.…
The BiH Authorities have nothing to brag about: We failed the European Test again
The European Commission gave a conditional recommendation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for the start of negotiations, i.e. it was clearly emphasized that the negotiations will begin the moment our…
Hundreds of Thousands of People in BiH applied for EU Aid
According to new updated data, municipalities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) entered a total of 152,334 applications-households, and a total of 301,884 people for the distribution of…
The Authorities in BiH are satisfied with the Report of the European Commission
Representatives of the ruling coalition in Bosnia and Herzegovina – BiH (the Social Democratic Party - SDP, Our Party, the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats – SNSD and the Croatian…
Analysis: Key Findings of the 2023 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
As regards political criteria, elections took place in October 2022. The High Representative intervened multiple times in electoral matters, including on the evening of the election day, which according to…
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement Package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North…
What did BiH achieve from the EU Conditions in Four Years?
Two days ago, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and representatives of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) planned to discuss the fulfillment of BiH's…
Bosnia and Herzegovina received a Conditional Green Light
We are opening the door very wide and inviting Bosnia and Herzegovina to go through it, but in order for that to happen, results must be shown, announced the President…
Ursula von der Leyen revealed when the EU will decide on the Opening of Negotiations with BiH
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen informed what they agreed at the meeting on giving the green light to the countries on the EU path. Speaking…
There is no Agreement on the Recommendation for Opening Accession Negotiations for BiH?
The heads of the cabinet of the European Union commissioners did not reach an agreement on the recommendation for the opening of accession negotiations in the Progress Report for Bosnia…
Day D for BiH’s European Journey or a new Disappointment?
This Wednesday, the European Commission will publish the long-awaited Report on Enlargement. The Report will contain recommendations for as many as 10 countries, among which should be Bosnia and Herzegovina.…
Kristo wrote to Varhelyi: BiH has made significant Progress towards the EU
The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Borjana Krišto sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and…
In an increasingly Conflict-ridden World, Schools must be the safe Place
In an increasingly conflict-ridden world, schools must be the safe and supportive space where all students can thrive to build a promising future. However, a significant number of children and…
Rumors about the Green Light for BiH caused the anger of some EU Diplomats
A little more than 24 hours remain until the publication of the European Commission's long-awaited report on enlargement, and there is great hope in the Western Balkans that the EU…
BiH FM: The EU opened its Doors wide, now Everything is up to BiH
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, said tonight that the EU has opened the doors of BiH, offered specific projects, funds and processes, and that…
Only 18 Percent of Residents of Republika Srpska Entity support BiH Entry into the EU
The statistical agency Metrics conducted a survey on the territory of the Republika Srpska on citizens' support for BiH's entry into the European Union. According to their research, only 18…
What did BiH fulfill from the EU Conditions in Four Years?
Two days ago, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and representatives of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) planned to discuss the fulfillment of BiH's…
EU and OSCE-backed Contact Points Join Forces to Combat Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the EU Office in BiH in co-operation with the OSCE Mission in BiH, organised an event “The Role of…
EC President von der Leyen handed over keys to Apartments for 27 Families in BiH
As part of her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attended today a ceremonial handover of 27 apartments constructed under the…
Analysis: Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Way to the European Union?
Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina on the way to the European Union? The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, ended her tour of the countries of the…
President of the European Commission in Sarajevo: It was truly a Historic Day
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met today in Sarajevo with the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Borjana Krišto, and after the meeting, she also…
BiH officially invited the EU to open Accession Negotiations
At yesterday's session, the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) adopted a conclusion on the need to adopt a Decision on the opening of negotiations…
Von der Leyen: In order to make strides, BiH needs to act unitedly
The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the European Union, as a single, united, sovereign country, said the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during her…
The EU plans to help the Countries of the Western Balkans with Six Billion Euros
The European Union (EU) plans to help the countries of the Western Balkans to achieve the reforms necessary for integration into the European bloc with an investment of six billion…