BiH needs stronger SME policies to boost Competitiveness, EU-supported OECD Report finds
From 20 to 22 October, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) organised a series of events in Mostar, Sarajevo and Banja Luka to present the findings and recommendations…
EU Supports Young Journalists in BiH: Workshop on Reporting EU Stories Held in Banja Luka
The EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe House organised the interactive workshop “EU in the Newsroom: What Makes the Story?” in Banja Luka bringing together young journalists and journalism students to…
Becirovic and Magyar discuss the Enhancement of Relations, Investments and European Integration
A bilateral meeting was held today in Budapest between the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, and the Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar. The discussion…
With the EU Support, BiH Institutions Address FATF Grey List Challenges
Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions are stepping up efforts to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, bringing together authorities from across the country to address shortcomings identified by international financial watchdogs…
BiH needs stronger SME policies to boost competitiveness, EU-supported OECD report finds
From 20 to 22 October, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) organised a series of events in Mostar, Sarajevo and Banja Luka to present the findings and recommendations…
EU Supports Media and Digital Literacy among Young People in BiH
A four-day training programme for trainers in media and digital literacy began yesterday in Mostar, bringing together 11 teachers, professors and educators from across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The training is…
The Deadline for the Growth Plan expires, BiH risks losing 374 Million Euros
After the elections, the new authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina received a serious warning from Brussels. The time to fulfill the obligations from the Growth Plan expires on December 31,…
BiH’s European Path after the Elections: Will the new Government speed up the Reforms?
Following the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union officials called for the swift formation of a government and the continuation of reforms. However, there is no guarantee that…
BiH risks losing EUR 373.9 Million from the EU Growth Plan
Bosnia and Herzegovina must speed up the reform process by the end of the year or risk being left without an additional 373.9 million euros from the European Union's Growth…
Kos: The EU welcomes the Countrywide use of ICT for the first Time in BiH
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina exercised their democratic right to elect their representatives who will decide on the direction of their country for the…
The Future Does Not Belong to the Silent
Op-ed by the Head of the EU Delegation and EU Special Representative in BiH Luigi Soreca The author, dissident, and first President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel, once observed…
“FUTURE IS THE EU” – Young people in Tuzla discuss the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The “Future is the EU” campaign, supported by the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, came to Tuzla on 25 September, where young people gathered at Trg slobode to discuss…
Linguistic Diversity Celebrated in Gorazde for European Day of Languages
The central event marking the European Day of Languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina took place today at the Centre for Culture in Goražde, bringing together hundreds of students eager to…
Latvian Delegation Visits EUFOR Headquarters at Camp Butmir
COM EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, welcomed Mr. Andris Kuznieks, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, and a delegation of senior Latvian journalists to Camp Butmir on 24th…
“Future is the EU” – Young People call for more Opportunities to learn, work and build their Future
On 18 September 2026, the “Future is the EU” campaign continued in Neum, bringing young people together to discuss the opportunities they need to build their future in Bosnia and…
“Future is the EU” – Young People gather in Mostar to have their say about BiH’s European Future
On 11 September 2026, the “Future is the EU” campaign continued in Mostar, bringing young people together to discuss the issues they see as important for the future of Bosnia…
Slovak Chief of Defence Conducts Official Visit to EUFOR Headquarters at Camp Butmir
COM EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, received the Chief of Defence of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, General Miroslav Lorinc, at Camp Butmir on 14 September 2026. General…
Seven Institutions Sign Cooperation Agreements to Strengthen Administrative Data Use in BiH
Agreements on cooperation between seven institutions within the EU4ADMIN project were signed today in Sarajevo, strengthening the exchange and use of administrative data for the production of official statistics in…
Chief of Staff EUFOR Visits Armed Forces of BiH 5th Infantry Brigade near Tuzla
Today, Chief of Staff EUFOR Brigadier General Traian T. Maghercă, visited the 5th Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Dubrave Barracks near Tuzla. During the…
EU-Supported Projects Strengthen Education, Inclusion and Sport in Bihac
Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Adebayo Babajide, visited EU-supported projects in Bihać today, seeing firsthand how EU investments are strengthening education, inclusion, social…
The European Day of Jewish Culture in BiH Starts; This Year’s Topic Is Love
The European Days of Jewish Culture are celebrated across Europe, aimed at representing and bringing closer the Jewish history, tradition, and cultural heritage to the wider public, and inspiring intercultural…
EUFOR and NATO HQ Sarajevo Host Ambassadors’ Roundtable and Renew Embassy Evacuation Arrangements
COM EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, together with the Commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, hosted an Ambassadors’ Roundtable at Camp Butmir today, bringing together senior diplomatic and international representatives for…
Zvizdic Calls Out EU Officials: Your Reactions to Glorification of Criminal Mladic Are Mild and Sterile
Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Zvizdić, reacted to the glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia and…
“Future is the EU” – BiH young people demand their voices are heard
The “Future is the EU” campaign was launched yesterday, a youth-led initiative supported by the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing the priorities set out in the Joint Youth…
EUFOR Liaison Observation Team in Banja Luka Engages with Schoolchildren at “The Big Start”
EUFOR’s Liaison and Observation Team (LOT) in Banja Luka took part in “The Big Start”, an event for schoolchildren marking the beginning of a new school year, held near Mladen…
EU4ADMIN Project Concludes After Nearly Three Years of Work to Improve BiH’s Official Statistics
The final event of the EU-funded EU4ADMIN project is being held in Tarčin, marking the conclusion of almost three years of work aimed at improving the use of administrative data…
European Commission Rejects Changes to Schengen Rules as Western Balkan Truckers Threaten EU Freight Blockade
The European Commission has announced that it does not plan to change the existing Schengen rules, despite growing pressure from freight carriers in the Western Balkans who say the current…
EUFOR Forces Continue to Demonstrate Readiness Across BiH During Exercise Quick Response 2026
EUFOR troops continued Exercise Quick Response 2026 on 31 August with coordinated multinational training in Mostar, Drvar and Tuzla, testing the ability of participating forces to deploy rapidly and respond…
EU in BiH and BiH CEC: New Election Technologies to Increase Trust of Citizens in Electoral Process
Head of EU Delegation to BiH and EU Special Representative in BiH, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, and the President of Central Election Commission of BiH (CEC BiH), Jovan Kalaba, opened today…
Protest by Drivers in front of the EU Delegation Building in Sarajevo
A protest by carriers from Bosnia and Herzegovina will be held in Sarajevo tomorrow in front of the headquarters of the EU Delegation, announced the "Logistika" Consortium. Consortium member Nikola…
EUFOR Multinational Troops put quick Response to the Test
As Exercise Quick Response 2026 continues, EUFOR troops demonstrated their ability to rapidly respond to emerging situations and support local authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment in Bosnia…
Dutch, French, Italian and Romanian EUFOR Forces Demonstrate Rapid Reinforcement
EUFOR troops from four different nations conducted a multinational deployment in the area of Bijeljina today with precise coordination as part of Exercise Quick Response 2026, demonstrating the ability of…
Kos: EU Enlargement is a Question of the strength of the Union, Candidate Countries must truly choose Europe
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated today in Zagreb that the enlargement of the European Union is no longer a question of its enlargement, but of strengthening the Union,…
European Investigators Inspect Abuse of Irretrievable Funds for BiH
Economic and political analyst Draško Aćimović announced that while millions arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina, European investigators are inspecting abuse of irretrievable funds from previous years. “According to reports by…
European Investigators Inspect Abuse of Irretrievable Funds for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Economic and political analyst Draško Aćimović announced that while millions arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina, European investigators are inspecting abuse of irretrievable funds from previous years. “According to reports by…
Exhibition of BiH Feature Film Posters until August 27 at Europe House Sarajevo
The “Exhibition of Posters of Bosnian and Herzegovinian Feature Films”, presented in cooperation with Kinoteka BiH, opened at Europe House Sarajevo. Displaying 50 selected posters produced between 1951 and 2012, the…
BiH aligns with the EU’s Restrictive Measures in the Fight against Terrorism
Bosnia and Herzegovina has complied with the decision of the Council of the European Union regarding restrictive measures against persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts, it was stated…
BiH unlocks €140.5 Million in EU Grants following Completion of IPA III Ratification
Following today’s publication of the Financing Decision for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) 2025–2027 Programme in the BiH Official Gazette, Bosnia and Herzegovina has completed the final step…
Exhibition of BiH Feature Film Posters Opens at Europe House Sarajevo
The “Exhibition of Posters of Bosnian and Herzegovinian Feature Films”, presented in cooperation with Kinoteka BiH, opened at Europe House Sarajevo. Displaying 50 selected posters produced between 1951 and 2012, the…
Kaja Kallas: BiH has complied with the EU’s Decision on Restrictive Measures against Iran
Bosnia and Herzegovina has complied with the decision of the Council of the European Union regarding restrictive measures against Iran, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy…
Soreca: “BiH took another Step towards joining the Single Payment Area in Euros”
The head of the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU's special representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, stated today that Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken…
COM EUFOR Continues Dialogue with Local Authorities in Rudo and Cajnice
The Commander of EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, visited the municipalities of Rudo and Čajniče, where he met with the Mayor of Rudo, Mr. Dragoljub Bogdanović, and the Mayor of…
EUFOR STRATCOM Addresses PCRC Audience at Europe House
Team from EUFOR STRATCOM delivered a presentation to almost 50 students, young activists and researchers from BiH, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro. The presentation was a contribution to the Youth Academy…
COM EUFOR continues Engagement with local Authorities across BiH
The meetings focused on exchanging views on the current security situation and discussing issues of importance to local communities. Major General Fronda reaffirmed EUFOR’s commitment to maintaining regular dialogue with…
EUFOR is conducting a Military Exercise near Foca
EUFOR will conduct a joint training exercise involving personnel from its Aviation Detachment, Multinational Battalion (MNBN) and LOT Coordination Centre in the vicinity of Foča between 1900 hrs and 2300…
COM EUFOR Hosts the Chief of the Swiss Joint Operations Command
Commander EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, welcomed Lieutenant General Laurent Michaud, Chief of the Swiss Joint Operations Command, to Camp Butmir today, reaffirming the strong partnership between EUFOR and Switzerland…
EUFOR Deputy Commander Meets FRONTEX Delegation to Strengthen Cooperation
Deputy Commander EUFOR, Brigadier General Legoza, welcomed a delegation from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), led by Deputy Executive Director Mr. Lars Gerdes, to Camp Butmir for…
Local Talks, Lasting Peace: EUFOR COM meets Mayors of Gracanica and Gradacac
COM EUFOR, Major General Maurizio Fronda, visited Gračanica and Gradačac, where he met with the Mayor of Gračanica, Mr. Sadmir Džebo, and the Mayor of Gradačac, Mr. Hajrudin Mehanović, as…
Common Message from 25 Cities in BiH: Peace and Cohesion are built through everyday Actions
Representatives of 25 local communities involved in the project "Strengthening trust and cohesion in communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina - We can do better" in a joint statement said that…
Soreca praised the Adoption of Key Laws for Access to SEPA
At yesterday's 20th emergency session, the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted the harmonized text of three laws that were necessary for…
