Travelers from BiH must apply for entry into the Schengen Zone?
From November next year, the European Union (EU) will introduce European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for travel to the Schengen zone for travelers who do not need a…
The German Military Contingent were warmly welcomed to Camp Butmir
The German military contingent were officially welcomed to Camp Butmir on Tuesday 16 August with a flag raising ceremony at EUFOR HQ. The contribution of the German contingent brings the…
The First Military Contingent from Germany arrived in BiH
The first soldiers of the German military contingent in the "Altea" operation arrived today, EUFOR said. "With this, the number of countries participating in the EUFOR mission has been increased…
How the EU portrays the Countries of the Balkans?
The European Commission marked International Youth Day on its official Facebook page, and on this occasion, they published a map of the Old Continent showing certain specificities of the countries.…
The EU submitted a Report on the Conditions for the Export of Red Meat from BiH
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Stasa Kosarac announced that the Directorate for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission submitted an inspection report…
EUFOR announces Upcoming Deployment of a German Military Contingent in BiH
EUFOR is pleased to announce the deployment of a German military contingent which will bring the total number nations contributing soldiers to EUFOR to 20. This contingent will deploy on…
Path to the EU: Solving the Migrant Crisis in BiH was marked positively
One of the 14 priorities ordered by the European Commission as a prerequisite for Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) path to the European Union (EU) refers to the efficient coordination of…
Civil Protection in BiH becomes part of the European Union Mechanism
In September, Bosnia and Herzegovina will become a member of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. With the conclusion of the negotiations and the signing of the contract, civil protection…
EU contributed with 3.2 Million Euros in Grants for Cross-Border Bridge
The marking of the completion of works on the cross-border Bridge in Gradiška, one of the most important projects on the River Sava connecting Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, was…
EU in BiH comments on the Decision by High Representative
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina deserve the smooth conduct of elections with increased integrity and transparency as well as the swift formation of legislative and government authorities at all levels…
Over One Million Euros of EU support to the Development of New Projects in BiH
Four years into project implementation, impressive deliverables of the EU4Business project have been showcased in Sarajevo today at the event ‘Our steps towards improving the innovation and competitiveness of local…
EU allocates BAM 2.4 Million to Strengthen Agricultural Practices in BiH
On Thursday, 21 July, the EU-funded EU4AGRI project launched a Public Call for grants for support measure to strengthen agricultural practices through networking with scientific and research organisations. The ultimate…
Former Student Dormitory in BiH renovated thanks to the EU
The Head of Banja Luka Office of the EU Delegation in BiH Simone Guerrini in the presence of the Deputy Director of the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs Mirsad Buzar, the…
EU donates Medical Equipment worth over 350.000 BAM to BiH
The European Union donated medical equipment worth 355,000 euros to health institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes 253 refrigerators and cooling devices, as well as spare equipment for refrigerators,…
Charles Michel replied to Borut Pahor: The EU has sent a clear Signal to BiH
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, responded to the letter sent to him exactly one month ago by Slovenian President Borut Pahor regarding the integration of Bosnia and…
The WB Countries have been waiting for EU Membership for 20 Years, that’s too long
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob is on his first bilateral visit to Germany, and yesterday he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. During the visit, Golob also spoke…
Sattler: The Phrase ‘Never Again’ carries a particular Poignancy this Year
Fifty victims of the genocide against Bosniaks in Srebrenica were buried with dignity yesterday in the presence of their grieving families. The sight of their caskets, surrounded by their loved…
Borrell, Varhelyi: Europe has not forgotten what happened in Srebrenica
We honour for the 27th year the memory of all victims and of all those still missing of the genocide of Srebrenica. We stand together, in grief, with their relatives…
On its EU Path – BiH to take more decisive Steps
Rule of law related reforms are crucial on BiH’s path to European Union, is one of the conclusions from the panel discussion “Quo Vadis Bosnia and Herzegovina?” co-organized by the…
EU Commission: BiH Integration has been rather slow
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with a population of 3.8 million, became independent from the former Yugoslavia on 3 March 1992, following a referendum that was boycotted by ethnic Serbs. Bosnia…
EU donates 150 metal Detectors to Armed Forces of BiH
The 27 Ambassadors of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union and high-level military officials from the EU Military Committee handed over 150 metal detectors for the Demining…
Jonathan Mennuti takes over duty as Brcko District Supervisor
High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Mennuti as the new Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor today. “It is my pleasure to welcome Jonathan Mennuti…
EUFOR International Medal Parade held in Sarajevo (video)
On Thursday 30 June, 98 soldiers from 9 different nations within EUFOR received their Common Security and Defence Policy Medal for Operation Althea. This medal was first awarded in 2004…
EU Enlargement Process to the WB has a credibility Issue
The European Union enlargement process to the Western Balkans has a credibility issue, but it can be rejuvenated after Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia were given a European perspective last week.…
OHR and EU comment on the The Law on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices of Republika Srpska
The Law on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices of Republika Srpska which will enter into force today, 28th of June 2022 violates the BiH Constitution, the BiH Law on Pharmaceuticals and…
TI BiH: The latest EU Decision will have negative Consequences for the Region
The decision of the European Union (EU) not to grant candidate status to any new country from the Western Balkans at the last summit did not give a positive signal…
Acimovic: The EU is not unfair towards BiH, Ukraine adopts Laws even during the War
''Of course, we did not deserve candidate status. You can see that it is very specific that our authorities are trying to get something, by not fulfilling any conditions. Without…
Viola von Cramon criticized the EU: Only the Kremlin is happy with our Behavior towards BiH
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Viola von Cramon (Greens) commented on the results of the European Union (EU)summit and said that the decision not to grant candidate status to…
EU launches new Guidelines to support Civil Society in the Enlargement Region
Some 200 representatives from civil society organisations, the European Commission, EU Delegations, Western Balkan authorities and international organisations attended the Civil Society Forum in Skopje, North Macedonia on 8 and 9…
HR Schmidt sends a Diplomatic Note to the Embassy of Croatia in BiH
The High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, sent a diplomatic note to the Croatian Embassy in Sarajevo yesterday over statements by President Zoran Milanovic. Milanovic has repeatedly said…
The EU to offer conditional Candidate Status for BiH today?
It was found out from diplomatic circles that the European Union (EU) will offer conditional candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) today. A discussion on the conditions is expected…
European Union donates IT to BiH Indirect Taxation Authority
The European Union has donated 1250 laptops and desktop PCs, servers, firewalls as well as other high-quality laboratory equipment worth 2.3 million euros to Indirect Taxation Authority BiH. The equipment…
The Delegation of the Club of Greens in the EU Parliament concluded their Visit to BiH
European Parliament members from the Greens / EFA Tineke Strik and Viola von Cramon and member of the German Bundestag Boris Mijatovic emphasized in Sarajevo today the importance of fulfilling…
EU Special Representative: BiH has a Chance to gain EU Candidate Status
EU Special Representative to BiH Johann Sattler said in Banja Luka today that BiH has a chance to gain EU candidate status, but that those responsible must "take certain steps"…
Head of the EU to BiH met with PM of Republika Srpska
The Prime Minister of the Republika Srpska entity, Radovan Viskovic, met with the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johann Sattler, in Banja Luka.…
Varhelyi: BiH must meet Fourteen Priorities
Today, the European Commission supported the idea of giving Ukraine candidate status for membership in the European Union. The idea of Moldova's membership was also supported, but not Georgia's, while…
Slovenian PM announces He will Propose EU Candidate Status for BiH
The Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, stated that at the summit of the European Union next week, he would propose that the status of a candidate for membership in…
The 6th Subcommittee Meeting on Agriculture and Fisheries between BiH and EU held
The 6th Subcommittee meeting on agriculture and fisheries, including food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary issues, between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina took place on 16 June 20221. Representatives from the…
OSCE Mission to BiH presents Media Sector Needs Assessment
A Media Sector Needs Assessment, conducted by the Prism Research Agency with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Embassy of Sweden was presented today,…
OSCE Mission to BiH welcomes PAHoR Report on Judiciary
The OSCE Mission to BiH welcomes the publication of the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Parliamentary Assembly (PA) House of Representatives (HoR) Interim Investigative Committee’s (IIC) final Report on the state…
Conference “The Availability of Medicines in BiH on the way to the EU” held
Conference “The availability of medicines in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the way to the European Union” a EU-funded project took place on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 in Banja Luka. The…
After the Meeting in Brussels, limited Optimism, Promises, and different Interpretations
After the meeting in Brussels, limited optimism, promises, and by the old matrix, different interpretations. For some the meeting was successful, for others, the document was not bad, and for…
Public Debate “Right to Justice” organized in Sarajevo
The third in a row public debate “Right to Justice” organised on Thursday in Sarajevo by the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Commission’s Directorate General for…
BiH Leaders adopted the final Version of the Agreement in Brussels
In the presence of the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, the leaders of the political parties represented in…
Will Political Agreement on Principles for ensuring a functioning BiH be signed?
The political agreement on the principles for ensuring a functioning Bosnia and Herzegovina that is making strides on the path to the EU was accepted by the majority of participants…
BiH Politicians arrived in Brussels
Leaders of major BiH parties arrived in Brussels for a meeting with European Council President Charles Michel. The meeting will be attended by BiH Presidency member and SNSD President Milorad…
What awaits BiH Leaders in Brussels: Europe is returning to BiH, but will BiH also return to Europe?
European officials have decided to do what has long been needed - to bring Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) leaders to one table and try to get them to commit to…
Leaders of the Parliamentary Parties in BiH to meet in Brussels Today
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, invited the leaders of the parliamentary parties of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to a meeting in Brussels. It is important to note…
The EU has prepared Assistance to medical Units in the BiH Armed Forces
The European Council adopted a € 6 million European Peace Fund (EPF) assistance measure for the Balkan Medical Task Force (BMTF). It is important to note that the assistance measure…
BiH Authorities invited to a Meeting in Brussels
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, invited the leaders of the parliamentary parties of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to a meeting in Brussels. It is important to note…