The representatives of the European Parliament at today’s session considered and adopted the report on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which it was emphasized that BiH’s path to the EU should be anchored in functional democratic institutions, the rule of law and the fight against corruption.
According to official data, 530 deputies were in favor of adopting the report, 68 were against it, while 33 MEPs abstained on this issue.
The report on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was presented by representative Paulo Rangel.
“The members welcomed the European Council’s decision to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina candidate status in the context of the changed geopolitical reality. They praised the quick implementation of the results of the General Elections, the appointment of the government at the state level and the signing of the coalition program,” it was stated.
Also, it is emphasized that the members strongly support Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards the EU and NATO.
“The call for targeted sanctions against destabilizing political actors in BiH was reiterated. All malicious foreign interference, disinformation campaigns and efforts to destabilize the situation were condemned. Deep concern was expressed over the lack of progress in preventing widespread corruption and increasing signs of ‘state capture’ “, it was emphasized.
Finally, in the report, Bosnia and Herzegovina is invited to carry out several tasks:
“Give priority to measures aimed at solving the problems of poverty, inequality and social protection, improving competitiveness and the business environment, as well as economic and social cohesion. Also, the priority must be to strengthen economic diversification and harmonize legislation in the field of VAT and excise duties with that of the EU “, they announced.
In addition to these conditions, the EU also pointed to the promotion of the digital and green transition and the fight against unemployment, especially among young people.
“It is necessary to adopt an ambitious and cohesive energy and climate plan for the period from 2021 to 2030,” the report concluded.
