Today, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina tasked the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH—in cooperation with the Directorate for European Integration and the Directorate for Economic Planning—with gathering data from competent institutions regarding the implementation of the Reform Agenda. This is to ensure that a report on reforms, within the framework of the Growth Plan, is prepared and submitted to the EU Delegation within the stipulated deadlines.
At today’s session, the Council of Ministers of BiH specifically requested the urgent preparation of an agreement—a prerequisite for the allocation of €45.5 million in aid from the EU Solidarity Fund—intended for addressing the aftermath of the floods that occurred in October 2024.
Acting on a proposal from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, the Council of Ministers adopted a Decision on the rules for granting de minimis aid to business entities that provide services of general economic interest. The Decision sets an upper limit for this aid at €750,000 over any three-year period, aligning domestic regulations with relevant EU legislation.
Furthermore, the Medium-Term Work Program of the Council of Ministers of BiH for the 2027–2029 period was adopted; this serves as a strategic and operational document for the next three years and is based on European integration priorities.
Regarding assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund, the Council of Ministers of BiH adopted a report on new developments concerning the implementation of aid following the floods of October 2024. The European Commission has requested the conclusion of an agreement on the delegation of powers between BiH and the European Commission, which is a condition for the allocation of 45.5 million euros. The Ministry of Security of BiH has been tasked with submitting a draft basis for concluding the agreement, along with accompanying documents, by the next session, while the EU Delegation has been invited to urgently provide a draft of the agreement itself.
Information regarding the holding of the ninth meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Committee, scheduled for December 2, 2026, in Brussels, was also adopted. The meeting will address key issues concerning the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.
The Council of Ministers also adopted a decision on the reallocation of 2,980,000 KM within the 2026 budget for the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These funds were sourced from the budget lines for gross salaries and allowances of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, the Indirect Taxation Authority, and the Border Police of BiH, due to planned recruitment processes that have not yet been completed. Of the total amount, 1.83 million KM is earmarked for the drawdown of IPA (Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance) funds, 900,000 KM for the settlement of final court judgments, 200,000 KM for salaries and allowances at the Court of BiH, and 50,000 KM for the Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of BiH.
Additionally, a report from the Ministry of Security regarding the migration situation in BiH for 2025 was adopted today. The past year was marked by legislative and strategic progress in border management, the fight against human trafficking, and the reintegration of individuals returned under readmission agreements, as well as by strengthened cooperation with EU institutions and international organizations.
Out of 127 activities outlined in the Plan of Measures and Activities for the Effective Management of the Migrant Crisis in BiH, 107 have been fully or partially implemented. In 2025, 14,034 migrants were recorded—the lowest figure since the onset of intensified migration pressure in 2018, and a 44.5 percent decrease compared to the previous year. Additionally, 175 asylum applications were submitted—a decrease of 26 percent—while 16,593 temporary residence permits were granted, representing an 11 percent increase compared to 2024.
The Council of Ministers also appointed a new composition of the Commission for the Recognition of Natural Mineral, Natural Spring, and Table Waters in BiH for a three-year term, thereby continuing the process of recognition and monitoring within this sector.
To strengthen the capacity of the State Attorney’s Office of BiH—which, with 19 employees, represents the state and 75 of its institutions while currently handling 5,541 cases—the hiring of 13 trainees has been approved for 2026 and 2027, consisting of 12 individuals with legal backgrounds and one with an economics background.
The Council of Ministers has adopted information regarding the annual plan for training and exercises for personnel and units of the Armed Forces of BiH abroad for the year 2027.
Furthermore, information was adopted today concerning the completion of the project to digitize public broadcasting services in BiH, which was finalized at the end of May 2026. A total of 36,997,000 KM was allocated for this project. The Ministry of Communications and Transport of BiH has been tasked with preparing a decision on the permanent transfer of ownership of the procured equipment to BHRT and the Radio-Television of Republika Srpska (RTRS), while also defining the arrangements for its distribution, usage, and maintenance.
Additionally, a report was adopted from the Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH regarding the implementation of a project to maintain the video surveillance system—a project valued at 4.45 million KM, of which approximately four million KM was spent. The remaining funds, amounting to 451,478.20 KM, will be redirected to the project for the construction and equipping of the Osoje border crossing, in order to complete the activities necessary for it to become operational, the Council of Ministers of BiH announced.
