Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress

Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress

The European Council president said the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visited Sarajevo on Tuesday to meet with members of the tripartite presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.

European Council President António Costa visited Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday morning as part of a tour of the Western Balkans. He assured the country's presidency that the EU remains committed to the country's European future. Euronews reports. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has been a candidate country for the EU since 2022. However, it has not yet started accession negotiations with the European Commission. "We need to approve two laws on …

Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference with Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the context of a visit to the Western Balkans, European Council President António Costa met with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. During the joint press conference, he reaffirmed the EU’s full commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession process, while addressing concerns about the persisting challenges in the country, namely the need […]

BiH Presidency Divided After Meeting with Costa: Members Express Conflicting Views

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Chairwoman Željka Cvijanović stated today after a meeting with the President of the European Council Antonio Costa in Sarajevo that Bosnia and Herzegovina has been set complex tasks, reiterating that she considers the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, to be the most responsible […] The post BiH Presidency Divided After Meeting with Costa: Members Express Confl…

European Council President Antonio Costa expressed concern today in Sarajevo about recent events in Republika Srpska and the secessionist rhetoric and actions of representatives of the authorities of this entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He called for a reduction in tensions and reminded the members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency that they play a key role in ensuring stability.

Albania and Montenegro: Potential EU Membership on the Horizon

President of the European Council António Costa has expressed optimism regarding the potential for Albania and Montenegro to join the European Union ahead of other candidate countries. This statement comes as part of his diplomatic tour of the Western Balkans, emphasizing the EU’s commitment to enlargement and regional stability. Key Takeaways Costa emphasizes the importance of EU enlargement for regional stability. Albania and Montenegro are s…