Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Progress in EU Membership Bid

Overview

The report discusses Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress in its European Union (EU) membership bid. The country has made significant strides in certain areas, but there is still work to be done.

Key Findings

• Preparation for Sustainable Connectivity Cluster: While Bosnia and Herzegovina has some level of preparation in the cluster on external relations, it is at an early stage on energy, environment, and climate change. The country needs to step up efforts in areas such as resources, agriculture, and cohesion.
• Alignment with EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP): Bosnia and Herzegovina’s alignment with the CFSP has significantly improved. However, implementation of sanctions remains a challenge.
• Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) Protocols: The country needs to implement additional protocols to CEFTA.

Regional Cooperation

Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to actively participate in regional cooperation and maintain good neighborly relations.

Financial Support

The report highlights that Bosnia and Herzegovina benefited from EUR 45.5 million under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance 2021-2027 (IPA III) in 2022, which contributed significantly to the implementation of the Economic and Investment Plan and the Green Agenda.