Dr Renzo Daviddi on the Process of Formation of Cantonal Governments
Commenting on the process of formation of Cantonal governments, Dr Renzo Daviddi, Charge d'affaires of the EU Delegation to BiH said: "We reaffirm the crucial importance of government formation at…
Inzko: Focus in 2015 should be on Sustainability, Speed and the Future
2014 could have been a better year in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In February the frustration and anger of hard-pressed citizens was reflected in protests across the country. There was a…
Daviddi: We Expect BH Authorities to Work Together on the European Future of BiH
It became clear in 2014 that BiH will face some very serious challenges in the next four to five years, such as unemployment and corruption, said Charge d'Affaires of the…
EU Fonds: Reconstruction of the Uzinska Bridge in Teslić Municipality
The bridge in Uzinska near Teslić, which was destroyed during the floods in May this year was reopened today. The bridge was reconstructed with funds from the European Union and…
OSCE promotes civil society and media in oversight of security matters
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in co-operation with the BiH Council of Ministers’ Inter-Ministerial Working Group on Security Policy and the Sarajevo-based Centre for Security Studies concluded a…
EUD/EUSR urges swift action by Cantons to form Federation BiH institutions
Commenting on the process of formation of Cantonal governments, Dr Renzo Daviddi, Charge d'affaires of the EU Delegation to BiH said: "We reaffirm the crucial importance of government formation at…
EU Adopted 41 Million EUR Special Measures Package For Flood Recovery and Flood Risk Management in BiH
The European Commission adopted on 17th December the 2014 Special Measures for Flood Recovery and Flood Risk Management in Bosnia and Herzegovina, worth 41 million EUR from the 'IPA 2'…
BiH Presidency Expresses the Readiness of BiH to Implement the Necessary Reforms
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union which reiterated its unequivocal commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU perspective and…
Vesna Pusic in Brussels: New BiH Government can Campaign for EU Membership
On the eve of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vesna Pusic said that the initiative on BiH launched by Croatia last spring has…
Foreign Affairs Council’s Decision on BiH (Report)
The Council adopted the following conclusions: "1. The Council reiterates its unequivocal commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU perspective. The Council also reaffirms its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia…
The EU Commission to Support Reforms in BiH with 165.8 Million Euros
The European Commission has adopted today the Indicative Strategy Paper for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The strategy sets out the priorities for EU financial assistance for the period 2014 - 2017…
EUD/EUSR Welcomes Commitment of BiH Presidency to Renewed Approach
Responding to the statement of the BiH Presidency following publication of the Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council on 15 December, Charge d'affaires of the EU Delegation Dr Renzo Daviddi…
EUFOR and BiH Armed Forces launch post-flood reconstruction of the Jasenica Bridge
The engineering battalion of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Mobile Training Team of EUFOR's Hungarian Contingent launched today the post-flood reconstruction of the Jasenica steel bridge…
European Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Bosnia and Herzegovina (VIDEO)
Arrival and doorstep by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, at the Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on 15 December 2014, in Brussels. The video…
Free Custom Trade between B&H and Countries Members of EFTA since January 1st
Starting with 1st January 2015, B&H will be able to import most products from Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Island free of customs for the Free trade agreement with the members…
The Fourth Coca-Cola Sarajevo Holiday Market Supported by the EU
The Fourth Coca-Cola Sarajevo Holiday Market (SAHM) was opened for visitors last evening with the lighting up of a 20 metre Christmas tree by Melvin Asin, Head of Cooperation in…
Major General Dieter Heidecker gave a Farewell Press Statement
Major General Dieter Heidecker after visiting the Charge d’Affaires, Dr Renzo Daviddi gave a farewell press statement summarizing his 2 years of duty. COM EUFOR used the opportunity to highlight…
Council of Europe: “Civilian Victim of War in B&H: Will Trauma be the Legacy for the Younger Generation”
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Council of Europe in Bosnia and Herzegovina organized two days ago a panel discussion on "Civilian victims of war in Bosnia…
Italy is One of the Biggest Foreign Trade Partners of B&H
The Chairman of the Presidency of B&H Mladen Ivanić talked today to the Italian ambassador in B&H, Ruggero Corrias about the political situation in our country, especially about the process…
Post-flood rehabilitation of the sports hall in Doboj completed with EU funds
The post-flood rehabilitation works in Doboj's main sports hall were completed last week, which will revive indoor sports activities in the city and restart gym classes for the students. The…
Bodony: It Takes a True Will of BiH Politicians to Work Together With the EU
It is necessary to quickly appoint a new government. Also there is a need for a true desire of BiH politicians to cooperate with the European Union (EU) in relation to…
Khan: Diversity of BiH is a Strength, not a Weakness
Bosnia and Herzegovina must unlock the path to EU membership, to keep up with the countries in the region, because BiH is a European country that belongs to the community…
In four years period, BiH could perhaps reach the position to obtain candidate status for membership in the EU?
President of the Party of Democratic Progress (PDP) Mladen Ivanić said in Sarajevo that we are at the starting point of the process in which the European Union should “open…
Preventing Corruption: Bosnia and Herzegovina has the full Commitment and Support of the EU
Commenting on the occasion of Anti-Corruption Day, 9th December, Dr Renzo Daviddi, Charge d'affaires of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, said: "Tackling and preventing corruption goes to the…
EU supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s integration path
On Friday 5 December, Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission and Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations will visit Bosnia…
VP Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn Met with Representatives of Civil Society
HR/VP Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn started their first official visit to BiH in their new mandates by hosting a meeting in the EU House with members of various civil society…
Vice-President Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn to Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina
On Friday 5 December, Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission and Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement…
EU Member States Ambassadors and Diplomats visited Orašje and Odžak
Charge d'Affaires of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina Dr Renzo Daviddi, and Head of Cooperation with the EU Delegation to BiH Melvin Asin, together with Swedish Ambassador Fredrik…
Project “Support to the State and Entity Statistical Institutions, phase VI”, in the amount of 1 million Euro, Launched
The new Twinning project "Support to the State and Entity Statistical Institutions, phase VI", financed by the European Union in the amount of 1 million Euro from the Instrument for…
Edward Ferguson: Help BiH Farmers Sell Their Products in the EU
Since I took up my post in Bosnia and Herzegovina this summer I have taken every opportunity to travel around the country. The beauty and diversity of the rural landscape…
Federica Mogherini to Visit B&H on December 5th
Brussels – The High representative of the EU for foreign affairs and security policy Federica Mogherini will pay an official visit to B&H on December 5th. The European Commission stated…
Edward Ferguson: Investing in the future: British Embassy Fellowship Programme
People in Bosnia and Herzegovina like to complain about politics. It’s almost a national sport, on a par with football, basketball or handball. Some of these criticisms are justified; some…
Brussels: Regional Conference on Flood Prevention Held
The European Union organized the Regional Conference in the Belgian capital which was, in addition to representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the state and entity levels, attended by representatives…
OSCE-supported workshop focuses on issues to counter corruption
A two-day educational workshop aimed at assisting security sector institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to create and implement integrity plans ended in Sarajevo today. It was co-organised by the Centre for…
Embassy of Poland in BiH Hosted BH Media Representatives
Yesterday morning, ten representatives of BH media, namely journalists were hosted in the Embassy of Poland on the occasion of the celebration of 10 years of Poland membership in the…
EU’s post-floods emergency housing rehabilitation delivers results in Banja Luka
Rehabilitation works on 45 priority housing units have been completed in Banja Luka as part of the EU Floods Recovery Programme, with works on an additional 21 units currently underway.…
Beginning of the new EU project to support the State and Entity Statistical Institutions in BiH
All media are invited to cover the event organised to mark the beginning of the new EU funded Twinning project "Support to the State and Entity Statistical Institutions, phase VI",…
PSC and EUFOR Operation Commander visit Krupa ammunition storage site
The Ambassadors and members of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) together with EUFOR’s Operation Commander, General Adrian Bradshaw, today visited Krupa ammunition storage site. The group was given a…
The EU Delegation to B&H/EUSR Welcomes the Reactions of the HJPC and Continues to Support its Efforts
"In May 2014 the Structured Dialogue on Justice was extended to other Rule of Law matters, including the fight against corruption, also as a reaction to justified citizens' protests against…
The Political and Security Committee visited Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Political and Security Committee (PSC), with a representative from each of the 28 Member States of the European Union, arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a two-day fact-finding visit.…
EUD/EUSR welcomes approval of Long Term Transmission Network Development Plan
Commenting on today's decision by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission of BiH, EUD/EUSR spokesperson Andy McGuffie said: "We note today's approval of the Long Term Transmission Network Development Plan 2014…
EU Political and Security Committee Ambassadors to open the “Prva Elementary School” in Maglaj
The Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the European Union will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on 20 and 21 November 2014. The PSC meets at ambassadorial…
Director at Eurostat Everaers to Present the Latest Assessment of the IMO Mission on Friday
Mr. Pieter Everaers, Director at EUROSTAT, the Statistical Office of the European Commission, and Chairman of the Management Group of the International Monitoring Operation (IMO) for the 2013 Population and…
The European Commission to Plan the Approval of 60 Million Euros for Mitigation of the Consequences of Floods
The BiH Council of Ministers adopted the Information of the Directorate for European Integration on ongoing and planned IPA funds for flood recovery, stating that a program of the EU…
Joint Statement by the British Ambassador to B&H Edward Ferguson and the German Ambassador to B&H Christian Hellbach
28 Ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union met on Monday in Brussels to discuss, among other things, ideas about revitalizing the European path of B&H, presented by the…
EU Foreign Affairs Council Adopts New Approach to BiH
The foreign ministers of European Union (EU) member states at yesterday's session adopted by consensus the initiative of a new approach to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European transition, proposed by the…
Sebastian Kurz: No Alternative for B&H
The Austrian Minister of foreign affairs Sebastian Kurz expressed his belief that B&H will soon get a formed authority which will immediately start to work and implement reforms necessary to…
56 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in B&H to Receive Enterprise Recovery Grants
After a stringent selection and evaluation process of applications, the European Union Floods Recovery Programme has selected 56 Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 24 municipalities across the flooded areas…
EU supports restoration of social services in flood-affected areas through rehabilitation of Social Welfare Centres
The importance of the social welfare system increases in the aftermath of natural disasters, and it was no different in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the devastating floods in May 2014.…
OHR: New Authorities Should Focus on New Workplaces
Solving economic problems and opening new workplaces should be a priority for all those who are going to form authority – was stated at the High representative’s office, while commenting…
