Invite of EU for Seminar on 7 March in Sarajevo Arrived
In B&H institutions, an invite of the EU arrived, from Jean-Eric Paquet, the Director for Albania, B&H, Serbia and Kosovo in the Directorate for Enlargement of the European Commission for…
Attacking NGOs and Commentators Unacceptable Says EUD/EUSR Spokesperson
Commenting on the publication by the SNSD party of a book on its website attacking named NGOs and commentators, EUD/EUSR spokesperson Andy McGuffie said: "Open and inclusive dialogue with NGOs, …
B&H to Get Chapter 24 Until the End of the Week
The structural dialogue on justice between the EU and B&H will expand on certain issues and commitments from chapter 24 related to corruption, announced a diplomatic source from Brussels for…
Presentation of New Cycle of EU Program 2014-2020
Directorate for European Integration (DEI) will have a seminar for civil society organizations on the topic new cycle of EU program 2014-2020, open for Western Balkan countries, including B&H. The…
Cancellation of the EU-B&H Interim Sub-Committee Meeting on Trade, Industry, Customs, Taxation and Cooperation with other Candidate Countries
Under the Interim Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina, a series of formal meetings are held throughout the year to discuss the areas covered by the Agreement.…
General Andras Szucs is the New Chief of EUFOR Staff
An official ceremony to appoint the Chief of EUFOR staff was organized today in "Butmir", Sarajevo. The former Chief of EUFOR Brigadier General József Szpisják left his duty, which was…
Experts of Council of Europe on Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorist Activities are in B&H
The delegation of the Committee of Experts of the Council of Europe for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorist activities are in B&H. A meeting with a…
EU Commissioner for Enlargement: New Approach of EU Towards Western Balkans
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Fule announced at a conference of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which is held in London on the topic ‘Investing in the…
Catherine Ashton Will Not Come to B&H This Week
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the EU Catherine Ashton will not come to B&H this week, as it was earlier announced. The Spokesperson…
EU-B&H: Speeding up EU Implementation
Ambassador Peter Sorensen, Head of the Delegation of the European Union/EU Special Representative together with Mr Jean-Eric Paquet, Director (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo) in the Enlargement Directorate of…
Fule Invites B&H Politicians to Not Ignore the Voice of Citizens
European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Štefan Fule met today in Sarajevo with the Chairman of the B&H Council of Ministers Vjekoslav Bevanda and the Entity Prime Ministers Nermin…
Ceremony to Mark End of Mandate of EUFOR General Commander
On the occasion of marking the end of the mandate of the operational commander of EUFOR Sir General Richard Shirreff, there will be a military parade today at Butmir base…
Statements of Political Leaders After Meeting with Fule
The President of SBB Fahrudin Radončić said after the meeting of political leaders in B&H with Commissioner Fule that they did not manage to reach an agreement despite the best…
Agreement Was Not Reached At Meeting With Commissioner Fule
At the meeting of EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule with leaders of the seven political parties of B&H, an agreement was not reached regarding the „Sejdić - Finci“ case.…
Fule Arrived in Sarajevo And Will Not Discuss Protests in B&H With Political Leaders
The European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighboring Policy Stefan Fule arrived in Sarajevo and at today's meeting with leaders of the seven main political parties in B&H, he will not…
Visit of Commissioner Füle to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina next Monday and Tuesday. His visit aims to continue the efforts to help the political leaders in the country…
Mission Statement Bosnia and Herzegovina
Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and the European Neighbourhood Policy Op-Ed by Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy I have followed the recent events in Bosnia…
EU Delegation/EUSR Condemns Attack on Josip Milic
Commenting on the violent attack on the President of the Union of independent trade unions of FBiH, Josip Milic, in Mostar on Friday 14 February, EUD/EUSR spokesperson Andy McGuffie said:…
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Will be in Sarajevo on Monday
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule will be in B&H on Monday, writes Patria Agency. On Monday, Commissioner Fule will hold discussions in the afternoon with political leaders regarding…
EU Info Center in Sarajevo In March
With the goal to increase understanding of the EU, its policies and programs, as well as the process of expansion, the EU Delegation in B&H started the project 'EU Info…
Delegation of European Commission Visited B&H Prosecutor’s Office
Chief Prosecutor of B&H Prosecutor's Office Goran Salihović met with the Delegation of the European Commission, led by Chief of the Department of B&H within the European Commission's Directorate for…
Statement on Media Coverage of Protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Delegation of the European Union/EU Special Representative Office today called for the highest ethical and professional standards in the reporting of protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina. EUD/EUSR Spokesperson Andy…
Statement of EU Delegation/EU Special Representative Office
In response to the recent RTRS report on IPA funds, Andy McGuffie, spokesperson of the EU Delegation to BiH/EUSR said: "We strongly reject the tendentious interpretation by an RTRS journalist…
Report on B&H Adopted: EU Concerned About the Lack of Unified Vision of Local Politicians
The European Parliament at today's session adopted the report of B&H progress towards EU. The report was adopted with 468 votes and 80 votes against. According to the draft resolution,…
Commissioner Fule to Meet With B&H Leaders Soon?
A meeting between the Commissioner for EU Enlargement Štefan Fule with leaders of representatives of political parties in B&H should take place this month, writes Dnevni Avaz. ‘’The date has…
European Parliament Will Discuss B&H Progress Report
The European Parliament, with headquarters in Strasbourg, will discuss today B&H’s progress report, on which it will vote on Thursday. The session will begin at 15:00, as part of the…
EU Expects Continuation of Discussions of Sejdić-Finci Case
The EU will continue to support dialogue of B&H leaders in finding a solution to the Sejdić-Finci case, and high-level talks are expected to resume in the coming weeks, announced…
Sorensen: All in B&H to Follow Democratic Rules
The Head of the EU Delegation in B&H and Special Representative of the EU Peter Sorensen refused today to comment on any blockage in the work of governmental institutions, but urged…
European Parliament Should Conclude on Opening Chapter 23 & 24 Without Implementation of “Sejdić-Finci”
The Secretary General of the European Movement in B&H Haris Plakalo believes that at the session of European Parliament, which will be held this week, this institution should put strong…
Head of EU Delegation to B&H in Banja Luka Today
Head of EU Delegation to B&H and Special Representatives of the EU Peter Sorensen will speak in Banja Luka today with RS officials. Ambassador Sorensen will have separate meetings with…
Milk from B&H Still Cannot be Exported to EU
Manufacturers from B&H have still not met all the conditions required in order to export their milk and other dairy products to EU markets, announced yesterday. The EU Office for…
Visit of FVO Delegation Ends Today
On occasion of the end of the visit of the EU Delegation of the Office for Food and Veterinary (FVO) to B&H, the B&H Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic…
Ireland Firmly Supports EU Perspective of B&H
"The EU, together with our international partners, remains committed to seeing BiH advance towards EU membership," Head of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina/EUSR, Ambassador Peter Sorensen, stated in…
Continued Work by B&H on Commitments Needed for Viability of Transco
Commenting on the conclusions of the meeting between ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and representatives of the European Commission on electricity transmission, EUD/EUSR spokesperson Andy McGuffie said: "The energy sector…
B&H Dairy Products to Be Exported to the EU?
The EU Delegation Office for Food and Veterinary, which from 21 January is on a ten day mission in B&H, may positively assess B&H dairy products to be exported to…
New Website of the Office of the Council of Europe
The Office of the Council of Europe in B&H introduced a new website, where all the relevant information in regards to projects and activities of this organization in B&H and…
EC-B&H Conclusions on Energy Related Matters
Deputy Director General for Energy of the European Commission, Mr Fabrizio Barbaso, on the one hand, and the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr…
Project of Implementation of Strengthening Capacity of B&H Justice System Project Signed
As part of the project ‘Strengthening B&H Judicial System’ (IPA 2010) that was realized with the financial support of the EU to Sarajevo, a final conference was organized, where a…
EBRD Adopts New Strategy for B&H
The EBRD Board of Directors has adopted a new strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina which sets out the Bank’s priorities in the country for the next three years. The new…
Ismeta Dervoz Selected as First Vice President of Committee for Equality & Nondiscrimination of Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly
Deputy of the House of Representatives of B&H Parliamentarian Assembly and a member of the Permanent Delegation of B&H Parliamentarian Assembly to the Parliamentarian Assembly of Council of Europe Ismeta…
Consent Given for B&H To Take Part in Erasmus(+) Program
From September to November 2013, based on the call of the European Commission for B&H to partially participate in the EU Program called Erasmus(+) in 2014, the Ministry of Civil…
Students in Practice at the Directorate for European Integration of B&H
By the beginning of March, the first cycle of internships in the Directorate for European integration of B&H according to the Memorandum of cooperation between the Directorate for European Integration…
European Support to Anti Corruption Laws of Government of FB&H
The Foreign Affairs Committee of European Parliament (EP), within the resolution on B&H adopted the amendment of the anti-corruption law proposed by the government of FB&H in October 2013, and…
European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs Adopted the Report on B&H’s Progress Towards the EU
The Committee of Foreign Affairs of European Parliament (EP) adopted today the report on B&H's progress on the path towards the EU. After the voting, a Committee member for foreign affairs…
Delegation of EU Food and Veterinary Office Will Evaluate Whether B&H Can Export Dairy Products to EU
The delegation of the EU Food and Veterinary Office will start today a ten-day visit to B&H, confirmed the EU Delegation to B&H. It was announced that the delegation would…
Sorensen Underlines Strong EU Support for Central Election Commission
The adoption of amendments to the Election Law were at the top of the agenda during the visit of Ambassador Peter Sorensen, Head of the Delegation of the European Union…
European Parliament Looking for More Effort of EU in B&H
The ministries of foreign affairs and heads of states of members of the EU have to be more engaged in solving the problems of B&H, one of the amendments put…
Meeting Today of B&H Political Leaders with Fule on Implementation of “Sejdić-Finci”
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Fule will speak in Sarajevo today with B&H leaders of political parties on the implementation of the European Court for Human Rights in the…
Statement of EU Delegation/EU Special Representative Office
Commenting on yesterday's decision of the FBiH Constitutional Court, EUSR/EUD Spokesperson Andy McGuffie said: "We welcome the decisive action of the FBiH Constitutional Court in applying a temporary measure in…
Forthcoming Mission of the EU’s Food and Veterinary Office to B&H
The EU's Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) will conduct a mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 21 January 2014 to 31 January 2014. The mission will assess and evaluate the…