After yesterday’s meeting of the leaders of the parties that make up the government at the state level, the Office of the European Union pointed out that they were encouraged by the news that progress seems possible with regard to the Law on Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, as well as the start of negotiations on an agreement with Frontex.
On the other hand, they point out, it is disappointing that no compromise could be reached regarding the seat of the appellate instance of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They emphasized that key priority 6 from the Opinion of the European Commission emphasizes the need to “improve the functioning of the judiciary”, including the adoption of the new Law on Courts.
“According to the EU’s understanding, the discussion was conducted between the headquarters in East Sarajevo and Banja Luka. In accordance with the opinion of the Venice Commission on this issue, the EU notes that when determining the headquarters, the proximity of key elements such as prosecutor’s offices, detention facilities and correctional facilities should be taken into account institutions, and legal aid services,” stated the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They said that, based on this, the EU does not see any reason for political actors to insist on Banja Luka instead of East Sarajevo.
