The Pan-European Union of BiH today at the conference “Bosnia and Herzegovina at the turning point – new approach to Euro-Atlantic integrations” adopted a declaration of eight points by which strong support is given to BiH’s European path, the Anadolu Agency reports.
“Today the members of the Pan-European Union, from several European countries, after long discussions adopted the text of a declaration of eight points, which we will distribute to government representatives in BiH and the EU. A united position that the only path for BiH is toward the EU was given, and we expect BiH’s accession to the EU as soon as possible. Of course, it is not realistic to expect this sometime soon, but we want our governments to seriously launch reforms and resolve Sejdic-Finci and make a decision to establish a coordination mechanism toward the EU. Those are the two main conditions,” said Gavran.
He pointed out that it was concluded that stronger mediation by the international community is needed in BiH.
“The role of the international community, more precisely the EU, must be in the sense of mediation. It is difficult to expect that the EU will change, BiH must change. Our politicians have the stance that the EU should change, but we must accept that the problem is in us,” said Gavran, adding that today it was reported that the Dayton Accord is one of the main obstacles for BiH on its path to the EU.
“The country is dysfunctional and it is clear that the Dayton Accord’s time has run out, and therefore it must experience reform. In order for the country to be self-sustaining, it needs less administration,” stressed Gavran.
The conference participants reported that the Dayton Accord had exhausted its possibilities and it is deepening the crisis in the country, potentiating differences, and preventing recognition of common values.
In the end, the conference participants gave great support to the civil sector, and to young people in BiH.
(Source: Oslobođenje)
