EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on an Official Visit to Sarajevo Today
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi should come to Sarajevo today, and as announced, a meeting with the newly formed authorities is planned. “The European Commissioner for EU Enlargement, Oliver…
EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on Wednesday in Sarajevo
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi should come to Sarajevo tomorrow, and as announced, a meeting with the newly formed authorities is planned. “The European Commissioner for EU Enlargement, Oliver…
BiH Minister requested from the EC a Relief for Professional Drivers from BiH
The Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forto, held a meeting with the director of the Directorate for Policy Coordination of the Directorate for Mobility and…
BiH FM met with Director of Program Coordination at CoE
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met today with the Director of Program Coordination at the Council of Europe, Claus Neukirch. The interlocutors evaluated the cooperation…
EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on an Official Visit to BiH
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi should come to Sarajevo next week, and as announced, a meeting with the newly formed authorities is planned. “The European Commissioner for EU Enlargement,…
Forty Students from all Public Universities in BiH join Media Bootcamp
The Media Bootcamp, organized as part of the European Union’s Generation Change project that brought together 40 students from all public universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, concluded after three days…
EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi on an Official Visit to BiH
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi should come to Sarajevo next week, and as announced, a meeting with the newly formed authorities is planned. "The European Commissioner for EU Enlargement,…
BiH marks the Europe Day in front of the Eternal Fire in Sarajevo
“Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the heart of Europe” is the powerful message resonating across Bosnia and Herzegovina, in celebration of the longstanding ties between the EU and BiH, on…
Europe Day 2023: BiH is always in the Heart of Europe
Europe Day marks the symbolic moment on 9 May 1950 that French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman announced a plan to make war in Europe not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible…
Europe Day to be marked in several Cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe Day marks the symbolic moment on 9 May 1950 that French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman announced a plan to make war in Europe not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible…
Financial Assistance of the EU will be of the Crucial Importance for FBiH
The financial and expert assistance of the European Union will be of crucial importance for the activities of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the economic…
On May 9, BiH celebrates its first Europe Day
Europe Day marks the symbolic moment on 9 May 1950 that French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman announced a plan to make war in Europe not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible…
Kupreskovic met with the Head of Department for the Rule of Law of the EU in BiH
Director of the Border Police (BP) of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mirko Kuprešaković, held a meeting with the head of the Department for the Rule of Law of the European Union…
Ambassador Sattler: The Picture for Media Freedom in BiH remains challenging
It is said that the author Margaret Atwood, whose book ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has become iconic in popular culture as a warning of the dangers of a totalitarian and dystopian…
EU calls for fully functional Authorities at all levels in BiH for Progress on EU Path
The EU reiterates the importance of swiftly forming governments at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with the legally prescribed deadlines. This is key for adopting urgent and necessary…
Konakovic met with the EU’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met with the European Union's special envoy for dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, and the Western Balkans, Miroslav Lajčak.…
Formation of FBiH Authorities – an Opportunity not to be missed
The EU Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the formation of the new Federation BiH government. After two elections, blockades, and four and a half years of an FBiH government…
Member of BiH Presidency met with the Head of the Delegation of the EU in BiH
A member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, spoke with the head of the Delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johann Sattler, about current…
EU calls for fully functional Authorities at all Levels in BiH for Progress on EU Path
The EU reiterates the importance of swiftly forming governments at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with the legally prescribed deadlines. This is key for adopting urgent and necessary…
Bosnia and Herzegovina as an “Expulsion Zone” of the European Union
In the Lipa refugee camp near Bihac, a type of deportation detention is being created, which is financed by the European Union (EU). The non-governmental sector fears that it could become…
OSCE Mission to BiH launches Report on Teaching during War in BiH
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) today launched a report on learning and teaching on the period of 1992-1995 in primary schools throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, “History Teaching Materials…
First Expert Consultation Meeting on State Property takes place in Sarajevo
The Office of the High Representative, with the support of the PIC Steering Board, has established an expert Working Group as a part of a technical consultation process on State…
The implementation of the EU Energy Support Package in BiH begins
Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Stefano Ellero, said today that the European Union, through the Energy Support Package, provided 70 million euros for Bosnia…
The Poor in BiH are waiting for 50 Million Euros from the EU
50 million euros of European funds will be distributed to more than 160.000 beneficiaries of social assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The money will be managed by domestic local…
How the EU Energy Support Package will be implemented?
On 20 April 2023, representatives of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina met in Sarajevo with representatives of…
EU donated Medical Equipment to Hospital in Bihac
At the handover ceremony of a valuable donation provided by the European Union, the Head of the EU Delegation and the EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Johann…
Steps towards the realization of 14 Priorities of the European Commission
By adopting in the Council of Ministers the Strategy for the Fight against Organized Crime and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Strategy in the Field of Migration…
MEP Strik warned HR Schmidt to dismiss President of Republika Srpska
MEP Tineke Strik warned High Representative Christian Schmidt last night to dismiss Milorad Dodik because he threatens the independence of Republika Srpska, i.e. the disintegration of Bosnia and Herzegovina. She…
Ambassador Sattler and University Students Discussed Contribution of Young BiH Expats
Ambassador Johann Sattler, Head of the Delegation of the European Union and Special Representative of the EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina, visited the University of Bihać and discussed with students…
There will be no Construction of Prison for Migrants in BiH
Head of the European Union Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johan Sattler, during the visit on Thursday to the Una-Sana Canton, confirmed that the construction of a temporary detention center…
Harmonization of access to Information in BiH Institutions with EU Directives
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina unanimously approved the Draft Law on Freedom of Access to Information at the Institutional Level of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the EI…
EU donates Equipment to the Rescue Services in BiH
Today in Mostar, specialized equipment (firefighting, diving, mountaineering) and IT equipment for the Operational Center of Civil Protection in Herzegovina-Neretva County/Canton worth more than 200,000 BAM was donated to the…
BiH needs more efficient judicial Processing of Attacks on Journalists
Representatives of judicial institutions, ministries of interior and police bodies and associations of journalists gathered in Banja Luka on 4-5 April 2023 at the Conference “Ensuring systematic and institutional follow-up…
Who gave Permission for the Construction of the Detention Center near Bihac?
In the Migrant Center "Lipa" near Bihac, a Detention Center was recently established, which is a kind of detention unit, and which is intended for the accommodation of migrants who…
Chief of Staff EUFOR visited Banja Luka
On Tuesday, April 4th 2023, Chief of Staff EUFOR Brigadier General Zoltán Somogyi, joined by EUFOR Chief LNO Colonel Dr. Dezső Hajós, visited Armed Forces BiH Kozara Barracks in Banja…
BiH countersigns Financing Agreement for 70 million euro EU Energy Support Package
At a ceremony in Sarajevo today, the Chair of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Borjana Krišto handed over the countersigned Financing Agreement for the EU Energy Support…
Meeting of the Sub-Committee on Trade, Industry, Customs & Taxation held
Officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union met in a hybrid format on 30 March 2023 for the 6thmeeting of the sub-committee on trade, industry, customs and taxation,…
BiH Destinations are starting the Application Process for the 100 best in the World
Representatives of the destinations Bosanska Krupa, Šamac, Kozara National Park, Nature Monument Skakavac Sarajevo, Konjic and the City of Trebinje signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the panel, and thus…
EC expects BiH to refrain from undertaking unilateral Trade Measures
The European Commission (EC) expects BiH to refrain from undertaking unilateral trade measures without prior consultation with the EC, it was pointed out at the sixth meeting of the Subcommittee…
Vice-President of the Federation of BiH met with the Head of the EU Delegation in BiH
The Vice-President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Refik Lendo, met today with the Head of the European Union Delegation and the Special Representative of the European Union in…
Sattler and Bradara discuss the Formation of Government
Special Representative of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Head of the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Johann Sattler, today visited the President of the Federation of…
Dodik handed over the Keys of the Apartments, the EU reminded him who gave the Money
The delegation of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina informed the public today that part of the funds from the European funds have been provided for the apartments of…
EU Delegation, Swedish Embassy and TI call on BiH to strengthen Fight against Corruption
The fight against corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was under the spotlight in a roundtable discussion organised today by the Delegation of the European Union/EU Special Representative in BiH,…
The EU Office in BiH condemns recent Moves by the Leadership of the Republika Srpska
The EU Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina condemns recent moves by the leadership of the Republika Srpska (RS), which seriously shrink civic space, harm the interest of the RS and…
How was BiH ranked in Terms of Readiness for Membership in the EU?
Among the countries that want to become members of the European Union (EU), according to the latest evaluation of the European Commission, which monitors the readiness of countries in 33…
BiH Presidency Member suggests an Action Plan for Fulfilment of EC Priorities
A member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, suggested that the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina discusses a proposal of conclusions for the adoption of an action…
Soldiers from Ten Nations received the Common Security and Defence Policy Medal
On Wednesday 22 Mar, EUFOR held an international medal parade in Camp Butmir. During the ceremony, 138 soldiers from 10 different nations within EUFOR received the Common Security and Defence…
BiH will continue to follow the foreign Policy of the European Union
The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of BiH Borjana Krišto (HDZ BiH) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of BiH Elmedin Konaković from the People and Justice Party (NiP)…
Stano: The EU urges the RS Entity to withdraw the Amendments
The EU regrets that the RS National Assembly today voted in favour of amendments to the Republika Srpska criminal code reintroducing criminal penalties for defamation. These legislative changes would impose…
The EU provides continuous Support to BiH in the Water Management
The European Union provides continuous support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the water management sector in the field of flood protection. The project, which results were presented today, enabled the…