On the 2025 Commission report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
A-10-2026-0165
Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Ondřej Kolář
- Voted on · Adopted 478–116–54 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2251
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Parliament's resolution on the Commission's 2025 report on Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirms support for EU membership and calls for reforms, condemning separatist actions and foreign interference.¶¶¶ It urges progress on EU integration, including appointing a chief negotiator, adopting judicial laws, and implementing reforms in rule of law, fundamental rights, and socio-economic areas.¶¶¶ It also addresses regional reconciliation, energy and environmental standards, and infrastructure connectivity, while stressing the importance of civil society and media freedom.¶¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs proposes a resolution reaffirming support for Bosnia's EU membership, urging reforms, condemning separatist actions, and calling for continued international presence.¶¶¶
Key points
- Reaffirms strong support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU membership based on unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, with progress merit-based on reforms.¶
- Calls for an end to obstruction, veto misuse, and separatist rhetoric; urges political leaders to implement reforms without delay.¶
- Condemns the Republika Srpska entity's separatist policies, cooperation with Russia, and lobbying against state integrity; calls for targeted sanctions against those obstructing reforms.¶¶¶
- Urges appointment of a chief negotiator for EU accession and revision of coordination system for EU integration.¶¶
- Calls for constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure equal political rights, implement court decisions, and end discrimination.¶
- Demands judicial reform, anti-corruption measures, and protection of whistleblowers, aligning with EU standards.¶¶¶
- Urges alignment with EU visa policy, border security, and migration management, respecting human rights.¶
- Calls for protection of media freedom, condemnation of attacks on journalists, and adoption of laws against SLAPPs.¶¶¶
- Urges repeal of criminal code changes removing protections for transgender individuals and same-sex couples from domestic violence laws.¶
- Calls for inclusive education, end of 'two schools under one roof', and support for reconciliation and war crime victims.¶¶
- Urges implementation of the Reform Agenda to access EU funds, warning of lost funds due to delays.¶
- Calls for energy market alignment with EU rules, climate legislation, and improved transport connectivity.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders and institutions at all levels are urged to implement reforms and stop obstruction.¶¶
- The Republika Srpska entity faces condemnation and potential sanctions for separatist actions and cooperation with Russia.¶¶¶
- Journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations are to be protected and supported.¶¶¶
- Minorities and vulnerable groups, including transgender individuals and same-sex couples, are targeted for protection.¶¶
- The EU institutions and member states are called to support Bosnia's integration and maintain peacekeeping presence.¶¶