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Draft report (2025/2251(INI)) 2026-04-24

2025 Commission report on Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Amendment 1

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina initialled in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995 (the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement),

Or. en

Amendment 2

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the membership requirements for expansion of the EU approved at the meeting of the European Council held at Copenhagen on 21–22 June 1993 (the ‘Copenhagen criteria’),

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Amendment 3

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council held in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993 concerning the criteria for accession to the European Union,

Or. en

Amendment 4

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the European Union – Western Balkans summit held in Thessaloniki on June 21, 2003,

Or. en

Amendment 5

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Citation 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Zagreb Declaration adopted at the EU-Western Balkans Zagreb summit held on 6 May 2020, which reaffirmed common priorities, including the region’s European perspective, the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as well as the need for inclusive political processes and mutual reconciliation,

Or. en

Amendment 6

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the relevant European Court of Human Rights rulings in favour of the plaintiffs, including Azra Zornić, Dervo Sejdić and Jakob Finci, among others,

Or. en

Amendment 7

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina which states that there are three official languages in the country,

Or. en

Amendment 8

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Or. en

Amendment 9

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UNESCO Convention of 20 October 2005 on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions,

Or. en

Amendment 10

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UNESCO Convention of 20 October 2005 on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions,

Or. en

Amendment 11

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the UNESCO Conventions on the right of education in the mother tongue,

Or. en

Amendment 12

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the 2005 opinion of the Venice Commission on the constitutional situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the powers of the High Representative,

Or. en

Amendment 13

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the joint statement of 18 February 2026 by the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the office of EUSR on slogans and paraphernalia linked to fascist ideologies at the recent concert in Široki Brijeg,

Or. en

Amendment 14

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Transparency International,

Or. en

Amendment 15

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s close relations with NATO,

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Amendment 16

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the report adopted by the European Parliament on 17 January 2024 on the "Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future?",

Or. en

Amendment 17

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Citation 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2026 on the EU enlargement strategy,

Or. en

Amendment 18

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) aspires to Euro-Atlantic integration as a path to sustainable peace, democracy and long-term prosperity;

A. whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) aspires to Euro-Atlantic integration as a path to sustainable peace, democracy and long-term prosperity; whereas 70% of Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens are in favour of the EU membership according to the latest polls;

Or. en

Amendment 19

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina is a candidate country and the clear majority of its citizens aspires to Euro-Atlantic integration for sustainable peace, democracy and prosperity;

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Amendment 20

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A a. whereas Bosnia and Herzegovina is a candidate country and the clear majority of its citizens aspires to Euro-Atlantic integration for sustainable peace, democracy and prosperity;

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Amendment 21

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Aa. whereas surveys indicate that approximately 70 % of nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina support the country’s accession to the EU;

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Amendment 22

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits;

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits and there is no fast track to the EU; whereas candidate countries must be capable of implementing the necessary reforms on their own initiative;

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Amendment 23

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits;

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits in fulfilling established criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 24

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits;

B. whereas each candidate country is judged on its own merits in fulfilling established criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 25

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ba. whereas EU membership requires the full fulfilment of the Copenhagen criteria, including stable democratic institutions, respect for the rule of law, freedom of expression, an effective fight against corruption and a functioning market economy;

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Amendment 26

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital B b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Bb. whereas Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has weakened the security situation in Europe and further emphasised the strategic position of the countries of the Western Balkans in the European security architecture;

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Amendment 27

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the enlargement process is a peace project that requires a functional, democratic and multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina in which all citizens enjoy equal rights and opportunities; whereas the continued blockades and secessionist rhetoric undermine this goal and the European perspective of the entire country;

Or. en

Amendment 28

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the EU accession process should serve as a unifying framework for Bosnia and Herzegovina, strengthening political stability, inter-ethnic trust and institutional functionality;

Or. en

Amendment 29

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas positive effects of enlargement can be especially beneficial for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to overcome its long long-standing internal challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 30

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the EU remains the main political and economic partner of the Western Balkan countries; whereas the EU continues to be Bosnia and Herzegovina's biggest trade and investment partner;

Or. en

Amendment 31

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the EU remains the Bosnia and Herzegovina's biggest trade and investment partner;

Or. en

Amendment 32

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement;

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement, a framework incompatible in practice with EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 33

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement;

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement whose fundamental principle rests on the equality of the three constituent peoples;

Or. en

Amendment 34

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement;

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement which was intended as a temporary framework to end active hostilities and establish a foundation for peace in the country; whereas to safeguard and strengthen peace achieved through the agreement and enable BiH to become full and functioning member of the European Union, moving to a next stage of post-Dayton constitutional arrangement is needed that will strengthen unity in the multi-ethnic country and give solely to its citizens full rights and responsibility for the decision-making process;

Or. en

Amendment 35

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement;

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement, which, while essential for maintaining peace, has revealed structural limitations affecting the country’s institutional functionality and long-term governance;

Or. en

Amendment 36

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Peace Agreement;

C. whereas BiH remains under international oversight established under the Dayton Paris Peace Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 37

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas more than 30 years after the war has ended, the country is still malfunctioning and finds itself in permanent crisis mode and political paralysis, due to the deep ethno-nationalistic division promoted by the political elites, secessionist attempts and a high degree of corruption, which amongst others leads to thousands of citizens leaving the country each year due to a lack of prospects at home;

Or. en

Amendment 38

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of the Dayton–Paris Peace Agreement; whereas the Agreement recognises Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs as constituent peoples and establishes the principle of constituent equality and power-sharing as a cornerstone of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s constitutional order; whereas, thirty years after its signing, these principles have still not been fully respected or properly implemented in practice;

Or. en

Amendment 39

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the EUFOR Althea mission has been in place for 20 years, its personnel have been significantly reduced, its mandate is limited, and it focuses primarily on security and training objectives without addressing the structural causes of persistent political and ethnic tensions in the country;

Or. en

Amendment 40

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the constitutional framework established by the Dayton Peace Agreement requires inclusive and consensual adaptation to ensure functionality, democratic representation and the effective implementation of EU-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 41

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas in a complex and multi-ethnic societal context such as that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Union should act as an impartial mediator, fostering dialogue and cohesion between communities and political actors, and avoiding any perception of bias or preferential treatment;

Or. en

Amendment 42

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas the Dayton Peace Agreement, which continues to form the foundation of BiH’s institutional set-up and that was intended as a safeguard for the equality of its three constituent peoples, has fostered peace and the subsequent stabilisation in BiH by creating the key institutions that enabled the country to progress along the path of EU and NATO integration;

Or. en

Amendment 43

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) was established on the principles of federalism and equality among federal partners, in accordance with the Framework Agreement for the establishment of FBiH signed in Washington on 1 March 1994 and the Dayton Peace Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 44

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas the European Union should act as a balanced and impartial facilitator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting dialogue and reforms while respecting the country’s constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 45

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 46

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas, according to Transparency International, corruption in BiH has significantly worsened over the past decade, with the country falling from 72nd place out of 180 in 2012 to 109th in 2025, the worst performance in Europe after Serbia and Belarus1a;

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1a https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025/index/bih

Or. en

Amendment 47

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas the EU strongly supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of BiH and will not accept any attempts to undermine it; whereas the Strategic Compass stated that as a matter of security and stability it is of a particular interest to support the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of BiH based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination of all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the Bosnia and Herzegovina constitution;

Or. en

Amendment 48

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 49

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the Strategic Compass expressed that as a matter of security and stability it is of a particular interest to support the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 50

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas the Republika Srpska signed a one-year contract with the American lobbying firm McGinnis Lochridge LLP; whereas the Office for the Control of Foreign Assets of the US Ministry of Finance removed from the list of sanctioned Milorad Dodik, Željka Cvijanović and 47 other persons and entities; whereas Milorad Dodik visited the United States in early February 2026 and met with senior US officials;

Or. en

Amendment 51

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas Milorad Dodik is linked to around $4 million lobbying contract signed in September 2025 between the Government of Republika Srpska and the Canadian lobbying firm Dickens & Madson (Canada) Inc. led by Ari Ben-Menashe, an Israeli-Canadian lobbyist and former intelligence operative; whereas the contract contains provision that are widely reported as being aimed at securing international support for the secession of Republika Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 52

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C d. whereas BiH is a multi-ethnic state in whose territory different religious and ethnic groups have lived for centuries, demonstrating that peoples with different views can coexist in an environment of tolerance and mutual respect; whereas linguistic and cultural diversity is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union, as enshrined in Articles 21 and 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights;

Or. en

Amendment 53

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C d. whereas BiH is a multi-national state in whose territory different religions and peoples have lived for centuries, demonstrating that they can coexist in an environment of tolerance and mutual respect; whereas linguistic and cultural diversity is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union, as enshrined in Articles 21 and 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights;

Or. en

Amendment 54

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C e. whereas linguistic diversity is acknowledged as a citizen's right in articles 21 and 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which means that trying to establish the exclusivity of a language is a restriction and a violation of the fundamental values of the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 55

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C e. whereas linguistic and cultural diversity is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union, as enshrined in Article 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which reads: 'The Union shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity';

Or. en

Amendment 56

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C b. whereas ensuring the equality and legitimate representation of all constituent peoples remains essential for the stability, democratic legitimacy and proper functioning of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutional framework;

Or. en

Amendment 57

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas ensuring the equality and legitimate representation of all constituent peoples remains essential for the stability, democratic legitimacy and proper functioning of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutional framework;

Or. en

Amendment 58

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Transparency International, Bosnia and Herzegovina is among the four worst-positioned countries in Europe and ranks 109th globally, sharing this position with Algeria, Nepal and Indonesia;

Or. en

Amendment 59

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C c. whereas, in its 2005 opinion, the Venice Commission stressed that the extensive powers of the High Representative discourage local political leaders from reaching compromises, encouraging them to shift institutional responsibilities onto an international authority, thereby undermining democratic development and the effective sovereignty of BiH; whereas the opinion also considered constitutional reforms “an indispensable step” prior to any progress towards EU integration, which the Commission deemed “unthinkable” under the country’s current constitutional framework;

Or. en

Amendment 60

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ca. whereas defence expenditure by Bosnia and Herzegovina was only 0.75 % of gross domestic product in 2024;

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Amendment 61

Eszter Lakos

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas safeguarding the integrity of democratic processes has become a central element of the Union’s enlargement policy; whereas the Commission presented the European Democracy Shield on 12 November 2025, and the European Centre for Democratic Resilience started its work on 24 February 2026 as a framework for exchange and operational cooperation among Member States, Union institutions, candidate countries and potential candidates in order to strengthen collective capacity to anticipate, detect and respond to threats to democracy, including interference and manipulation in the information space; whereas strengthening democratic resilience is an integral part of meeting the political criteria for accession;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Cb. whereas hostile external actors, particularly Russia, have sought to increase their influence in the Western Balkans in order to undermine European unity;

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Amendment 63

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Supports BiH’s EU accession on the basis of unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens and constituent peoples;

1. Considers that BiH is a dysfunctional federation, ruled by a High Representative with far-reaching powers such as the right to block legislation and the appointment of government officials; notes that BiH's byzantine administration comprises 13 prime ministers, 700 MPs and more than 180 ministers for a country of just 3.2 million people; notes that BiH's bureaucracy paralyses all economic development and that clientelism, corruption and organised crime are rife;

Or. en

Amendment 64

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Stresses that progress in the accession process must not take precedence over first reforming BiH’s constitutional framework and that EU membership is incompatible with the present constitutional arrangement, as underlined in the 2005 opinion of the Venice Commission; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens and constituent peoples;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 66

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 67

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Supports BiH’s EU accession on the basis of unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and reaffirms its full support for the constitutional order of the country; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens and constituent peoples; stresses that EU accession must remain a fair, objective and merit-based process, free from political bias or preferential treatment;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Supports BiH’s EU accession on the basis of unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, once the country has implemented all of the necessary reforms in full; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens and constituent peoples;

Or. fi

Amendment 69

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 70

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Strongly reaffirms its support for BiH’s EU accession on the basis of unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens and constituent peoples;

Or. en

Amendment 71

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Supports BiH’s EU accession on the basis of unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity; recalls that progress is merit-based, requiring reforms to protect democratic institutions that guarantee democracy, uphold the rule of law, combat corruption and organised crime, and ensure fundamental rights and equality for all citizens, constituent peoples and minorities;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Underlines that cooperation with Western Balkan countries can be effectively pursued through partnerships and cooperation agreements without full EU membership, as demonstrated by existing models with third countries;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Supports the development of cooperation frameworks with Western Balkan partners, including Serbia and Albania, that prioritise economic cooperation and security without leading to EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 74

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1a. Stresses that all reforms related to the Copenhagen criteria, especially regarding the rule of law, the fight against corruption, the operation of democratic institutions and the protection of fundamental rights, must be fully implemented before the realisation of EU membership can be considered timely;

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Amendment 75

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Reaffirms the significance of BiH in the Western Balkans; calls on the European Commission to mobilise the necessary diplomatic, political and cultural instruments to strengthen BiH's strategic partnerships with the European Union and to support regional integration in full respect of sovereignty and international cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Stresses that EU accession is not an automatic process but one that must be earned through sustained and credible reforms; underlines that the Union must remain both demanding and fair in assessing the country's progress against the accession criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Reiterates that BiH’s accession process needs to be rooted in functioning democratic institutions, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and organised crime, as well as respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens, including constituent peoples, regardless of ethnic, religious, or other affiliations;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 79

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Reaffirms its firm support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European path, as well as for its sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 80

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Stresses that, in the current context of “accelerated enlargement” and a more geopolitical approach to the enlargement policy, particular attention must be given to Bosnia and Herzegovina as a country still marked by the legacy of war and a fragile and incomplete peace; emphasises that any adjustments to the enlargement process must be applied equally and consistently to all candidate countries, and underlines that this principle is of particular importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with which the European Union shares a direct external border, making its stability, institutional functionality and European perspective a matter of strategic importance for the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 81

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Supports the gradual integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into selected EU policies and programmes prior to full membership, based on progress in reforms; believes that such gradual integration delivers tangible benefits to BiH citizens, strengthens their trust in the EU accession process, and creates irreversible momentum toward full membership;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession and deliver the necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission, with a view to opening accession negotiations without further delay;

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession and deliver the necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission; opposes the opening of accession negotiations given that BiH remains under international oversight and that its current constitutional and political framework, as well as the existence of the Office of the High Representative, are incompatible with the Copenhagen political criteria;

Or. en

Amendment 83

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 84

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession and deliver the necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission, while ensuring that accession efforts contribute to political cohesion and do not exacerbate internal divisions, with a view to opening accession negotiations without further delay;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession and to deliver, without further delay or political obstruction, and deliver the necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission in a credible, substantive and timely manner, with a view to opening accession negotiations without further delay; calls for an end of obstructionism, politically motivated uses of entity vetoes, counterproductive rhetoric and divisive tactic that hinder progress and divert attention from EU-related reforms; encourages all leaders to engage constructively, to meet citizens' aspirations and overcome the impasse;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession and to immediately deliver on the long-overdue necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission without any further political obstruction and in a substantive, transparent and credible manner, with a view to opening accession negotiations without further delay;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Urges BiH’s political leaders to reaffirm their commitment to the strategic objective of EU accession genuinely and deliver without delay the necessary reforms and steps set out by the Commission, with a view to opening accession negotiations without further delay;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 89

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Stresses that sustainable progress on the European path requires a process led by the country’s legitimate institutional actors, in accordance with its constitutional framework; underlines the need for an inclusive, domestically owned and consensus-based process to review and improve the constitutional arrangements established by the Dayton Peace Agreement, ensuring institutional functionality and reflecting the country’s internal constitutional balance;

Or. en

Amendment 90

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Recalls that lasting institutional stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires adaptation through a process led by the country’s legitimate institutional actors, in accordance with its constitutional framework; calls for all reform efforts to be pursued through dialogue, reciprocity and respect for the constitutional balance established in the country;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Reaffirms the European Parliament’s full support for Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards EU accession, including through financial and technical assistance; stresses, however, that progress ultimately depends on the political will and ownership of authorities at all levels of governance ; recalls that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s political actors have previously demonstrated their capacity to reach consensus and deliver key reforms when there is sufficient political will, and calls on them to show the same determination in advancing the country’s European path;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Calls on political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to renew and reconfirm their commitment to the country's EU membership, and to back this up with concrete results and much-needed reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Emphasizes that a move toward a modern, civic state model is essential, moving beyond the restrictive ethno-nationalist paradigms of the past to ensure that every citizen, regardless of ethnicity, enjoys full and equal political rights;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Recalls that BiH’s European path can only succeed if full equality and legitimate representation of all three constituent peoples are ensured, in line with the Dayton Agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 95

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Reiterates that enforcement of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement includes the obligation to adhere to the constitutional architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect for the rights of the constituent peoples and all citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 96

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Considers that BiH's lack of progress in combating corruption is also due to unsuccessful efforts to eliminate political influence on judicial appointments and to effectively regulate the independence and accountability of judges and prosecutors; calls, therefore, for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards; is concerned that key decision-makers seek to retain mechanisms that enable political control over the judiciary;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards; emphasises that the country’s EU membership cannot progress until all of the necessary reforms have entered into force;

Or. fi

Amendment 98

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dan Barna

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; explicitly condemns the deliberate and politically motivated blockade of the House of Representatives of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly, which has rendered the state-level legislature functionally paralysed and directly prevented the adoption of EU-required legislation; calls on the Council to designate, under the existing EU sanctions framework for Bosnia and Herzegovina established by Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP and its successive renewals, individuals directly responsible for the sustained and organised obstruction of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly’s functioning; underlines that targeted travel bans and asset freezes against such individuals would be both legally grounded and proportionate to the severity of the obstruction; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constitutive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, following a transparent and inclusive public consultation procedure, fully taking into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and in line with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards, with due regard to the recommendations of the Venice Commission and following a meaningful and inclusive public consultation process;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards with due regard to the recommendations of the Venice Commission and following a meaningful and inclusive public consultation process;

Or. en

Amendment 102

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) and Law on Courts, in line with European standards with due regard to the recommendations of the Venice Commission and following a meaningful and inclusive public consultation process;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Highlights the BiH Parliament’s key role in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and its Law on Courts, in line with European standards;

3. Highlights the key role of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH in the accession process; encourages it to prioritise EU-related reforms and engage in constructive dialogue to ensure an effective, unobstructed legislative process; calls for the adoption of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH and the Law on Court of BiH , in line with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Stresses that, in candidate countries with complex constitutional arrangements, such as BiH, key reforms affecting the functioning, independence and competencies of state-level institutions must not be rushed or politically instrumentalised; underlines that accelerated procedures or pressure to meet political timelines must not come at the expense of legal quality, institutional integrity or the constitutional division of powers; emphasises that reforms that diminish the effectiveness of central institutions cannot be considered progress on path to EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Or. en

Amendment 106

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Council of Ministers of BiH to promptly appoint a chief negotiator for BiH’s EU accession negotiations; encourages the BiH authorities to coordinate across all levels for harmonised alignment with the EU acquis; calls for the chief negotiator and the EU accession negotiation team to be composed in a manner that ensures balances and legitimate representation of all three constituent peoples, in order to avoid perceptions of dominance by one side;

Or. en

Amendment 107

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Council of Ministers of BiH to promptly appoint a chief negotiator for BiH’s EU accession negotiations, in line with the recent rulings of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in full respect of the constitutional competences and legal order of Bosnia and Herzegovina; further calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the establishment of the domestic framework for the conduct of EU accession negotiations is transparent and inclusive, with meaningful mechanisms for dialogue with civil society organisations and social partners, while ensuring coordinated alignment with the EU acquis across all levels of government;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the Council of Ministers of BiH to promptly appoint a chief negotiator for BiH’s EU accession negotiations in line with the recent rulings of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in full respect of the constitutional competences and legal order of Bosnia and Herzegovina; further calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the establishment of the domestic framework for the conduct of EU accession negotiations is transparent and inclusive, with meaningful mechanisms for dialogue with civil society organisations and social partners, while ensuring coordinated alignment with the EU acquis across all levels of government;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls on the BiH authorities to promptly appoint a chief negotiator for BiH’s EU accession negotiations fully mandated to represent the country in line with the BiH Constitution; encourages Directorate for European Integration of the Council of Ministers of BiH to coordinate across all levels of governance for harmonised alignment with the EU acquis; further calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the establishment of the domestic framework for the conduct of EU accession negotiations is transparent and inclusive, with meaningful mechanisms for dialogue with civil society organisations and social partners;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 111

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Invites on the Council of Ministers of BiH to promptly appoint a chief negotiator for BiH’s EU accession negotiations; encourages the BiH authorities to coordinate across all levels for harmonised alignment with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise, before the establishment of the domestic framework for EU accession negotiations, the Decision on the system of coordination of the European integration process so as to ensure a more functional, efficient, transparent and accountable system, including through the alignment of voting rights with constitutional competences, the introduction of accountability mechanisms and clear criteria for appointments, and the adoption of the National Programme for the Adoption of the Acquis (NPAA), or an equivalent integration programme, as a roadmap for the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to revise the Decision on the system of coordination of the European integration process with a view to ensuring a more functional, efficient, transparent and accountable system, including by aligning of voting rights with constitutional and legal competences, introducing accountability mechanisms and clear criteria for appointments, and adopting the National Programme for the Adoption of the Acquis (NPAA) as a roadmap for the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to immediately revise the Decision on the system of coordination of the European integration process with a view to ensuring a functional, efficient, transparent and accountable system, including through the alignment of voting rights with constitutional competences, the introduction of accountability mechanisms and clear criteria for appointments, and the adoption of a roadmap for the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Notes the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain; stresses that these structural weaknesses highlight BiH’s unreadiness for EU accession and pose a serious risk of transferring instability into the European Union;

Or. en

Amendment 116

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain, and highlight the need for renewed institutional functionality;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain; emphasises that the EU must act as neutral and credible facilitators, promoting dialogue and trust among all stakeholders;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist and unitarist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the stalemate in EU reforms due to continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain, thereby significantly hampering Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress on its European integration path, where the constitutional framework based on ethnic criteria continues to enable political blockades and institutional veto mechanisms, which are frequently used to delay decision-making, weaken state functionality, and slow down the country’s reform process and progress towards European integration;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, hate speech, including incitement to ethnic, religious, and racial intolerance, denial of genocide and other war crimes, glorification of war criminals, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust and accelerate brain drain;

5. Regrets the continued prevalence of political divisions, secessionist efforts and state capture, which, decades after the war, erode public trust, accelerate brain drain and paralyse the country;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Underlines that separatist as well as unitary rhetorics cause instability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and prevent equal representation and rights for the three constituent peoples and all citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina as enshrined in the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Welcomes the decisions of the Republika Srpska (RS) entity’s assembly to repeal laws found unconstitutional by BiH’s Constitutional Court;

Or. en

Amendment 124

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Welcomes the decisions of the Republika Srpska (RS) entity’s assembly to repeal laws found unconstitutional by BiH’s Constitutional Court; notes with concern political tensions and rhetoric across the country that may undermine institutional stability, and calls on all political actors to engage in constructive dialogue in line with the constitutional framework;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 126

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Condemns continued inflammatory and derogatory rhetoric and secessionist policies pursued by the RS entity’s leadership, as well as the hostile and stigmatising conduct of public officials, in particular high-ranking office-holders, towards civil society organisations, the political opposition, independent media and other critical voices in society, which erode the stability of BiH and undermine its accession path;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dan Barna

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Welcomes the decisions of the Republika Srpska (RS) entity’s assembly to repeal laws found unconstitutional by BiH’s Constitutional Court; condemns continued inflammatory and derogatory rhetoric and secessionist policies pursued by the RS entity’s leadership, including by the former RS President Milorad Dodik and his associates, whose open challenges to the authority of the Office of the High Representative, and deepening political and economic ties with Russia constitute a direct and deliberate obstruction of BiH’s EU accession path; calls on the Council and the Commission to consider all available tools, including targeted restrictive measures against individuals responsible for systematic obstruction of BiH’s constitutional order and EU integration process, which weaken BiH and undermine its accession path;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 129

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Welcomes the decisions of the Republika Srpska (RS) entity’s assembly to repeal laws found unconstitutional by BiH’s Constitutional Court; condemns continued inflammatory and derogatory rhetoric and secessionist policies pursued by the RS entity’s leadership, which weaken BiH and undermine its accession path; denounces the RS entity authorities’ ongoing engagement with Russian officials and sanctioned entities, highlighting the risks to BiH's security and stability; urges all RS political actors to engage constructively within state institutions and prioritise reforms necessary for BiH's European path;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 131

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 132

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Encourages the European Commission to increase its on-the-ground engagement in Banja Luka, including through direct contacts with representatives of the Serb community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the aim of promoting dialogue, building trust and advancing regional integration;

Or. en

Amendment 133

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Council to prepare, in coordination with international partners, targeted restrictive measures against persons and entities responsible for serious acts that undermine sovereignty, constitutional order, territorial integrity or the functioning of state institutions in BiH, including through the promotion of unconstitutional acts, secessionist rhetoric, obstruction of the enforcement of Constitutional Court decisions or facilitation of hostile external interference; underlines that such measures must be proportionate, reversible and designed so as not to affect the population;

Or. ro

Amendment 134

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Denounces the unacceptable and dangerous push for secession by the Republika Srpska leadership; warns that such actions are a direct violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and a threat to regional peace; calls for the immediate reimposition of the US sanctions and strengthening the EU-wide sanctions against officials who actively undermine the country’s territorial integrity;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Strongly condemns any lobbying efforts by the RS entity government aimed at securing international support for its secession, undermining the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina, or challenging the mandate of the High Representative, as such actions are in direct violation of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and contradict the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and European path;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Expresses deep concern regarding Milorad Dodik’s recent visits to the United States to seek legitimacy for secessionist agenda; regrets any diplomatic signals that could be interpreted as a "free hand" for secessionist rhetoric; urges our international partners, including the US administration, to maintain a unified front against those threatening the sovereignty of BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 137

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Strongly condemns the repeated use of inflammatory rhetoric and the celebration of the so-called “Day of the Republika Srpska,” a date which has been repeatedly declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and whose continued commemoration undermines the rule of law and the constitutional order of the state;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6a. Emphasises its concern that the leaders of the RS entity, particularly former President Milorad Dodik, have undermined Bosnia and Herzegovina’s opportunities for EU membership, particularly by opposing sanctions on Russia and maintaining close relations with Russia and with the dictator Vladimir Putin; expects that the new President of the RS entity, Siniša Karan, will change this shameful course and express his commitment to the country’s European future;

Or. fi

Amendment 139

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 c. Strongly condemns the continued strategic alignment of the RS leadership with the Russian Federation; views the frequent consultations with Moscow as a deliberate attempt to destabilize BiH, the Western Balkans and the EU in general;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 d. Condemns hostile conduct and stigmatising attempts by the RS leadership against civil society organisations, political opposition, independent media and other critical voices in society;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Notes positively the decision of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska to repeal a number of legislative acts previously considered unconstitutional, including those relating to state property, the non-recognition of decisions of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, restrictions on the functioning of state-level institutions, amendments to the Criminal Code and the establishment of a separate High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council; emphasises that this development represents a constructive move towards reinforcing respect for constitutional order and the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes BiH’s continued full formal alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, including on sanctions following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and urges their effective implementation and enforcement;

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Or. en

Amendment 143

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Stresses the importance of preserving institutional stability and strengthening resilience against external influences that may exacerbate internal divisions;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Takes note of BiH’s continued full formal alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, including on sanctions following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Notes its concern that despite BiH’s full formal alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, including on sanctions following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it has not been possible to effectively implement sanctions owing to opposition by the SNSD party; demands that all political players in Bosnia and Herzegovina commit to supporting sanctions against Russia, their effective implementation, and ensuring proper enforcement of them as a requirement for progress on the matter of EU membership;

Or. fi

Amendment 146

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 147

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 148

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Stresses that foreign policy positions should be formulated in accordance with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s constitutional competences and on the basis of internal consensus, in order to ensure legitimacy, coherence and sustainable implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 149

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 150

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. Points out that, according to Commission reports, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been fully formally aligned with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy since 2024;

Or. fi

Amendment 151

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Welcomes BiH's continued participation in EU crisis management missions and operations;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Welcomes the unanimous adoption by the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Reform Programme of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025, to be submitted to NATO, and considers this an important step in ensuring the continued engagement of Bosnia and Herzegovina within NATO’s Partnership for Peace framework; encourages the country’s institutions to continue implementing the priorities and obligations stemming from this cooperation in order to strengthen institutional capacity, security cooperation and Euro-Atlantic integration;

Or. en

Amendment 153

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates the importance of preserving peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while underlining that sustainable political solutions must be domestically owned and based on dialogue among the country’s legitimate institutional and political actors;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Notes BiH's continued reliance on the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea; recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability; expresses concern, however, about the lack of a clear legal delineation of the powers of the Office of the High Representative, the impossibility of appealing its decisions, as well as the absence of accountability mechanisms and democratic legitimacy associated with a position that answers only to the Peace Implementation Council;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its firm support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these international mechanisms, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace, stability and constitutional order; calls for a robust, credible and adaptable EUFOR presence to be maintained on the ground, with adequate deterrence, rapid response and hybrid threat monitoring capacities; calls on the Member States to continue contributing personnel and capabilities and urges the authorities of BiH to cooperate fully with EUFOR and EU security actors;

Or. ro

Amendment 157

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative (OHR) and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability in BiH and the region; underlines its full support for the mandate of the OHR until accountability structures at the national level have been put into place and BiH has a functioning rule of law with checks and balances; calls on the BiH authorities, NATO and EUFOR Althea to launch a reform process of the BiH armed forces with the aim to dissolving the three infantry brigades whose soldiers are mainly grouped according to ethnic affiliation and, instead, form truly multiethnic units;

Or. en

Amendment 158

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability; regrets the ongoing necessity of the renewal of EUFOR Althea’s mandate; encourages BiH to fulfil the overdue 5+2 Agenda commitments to pave the way for ending international oversight;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability; calls for the swift implementation of the 5+2 Agenda, namely state property so as to enable the necessary economic and infrastructural development across BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability; welcomes the continued contribution of EU Member States to the mission, including sustained personnel engagement and operational support; underlines the importance of maintaining adequate force levels and situational awareness, including monitoring of the evolving political and security environment; emphasises that the mission remains a key stabilising factor in the country;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Reiterates its support for the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR’s Operation Althea, and, while regretting BiH’s continued reliance on these institutions over 30 years after the Dayton Peace Agreement, recognises their vital role in safeguarding peace and stability;

Or. fi

Amendment 162

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Calls on the Council and VP/HR to enable all interested Member States to participate in the EU peacekeeping missions, such as EUFOR’s Operation Althea in BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 163

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Stresses the importance of preserving institutional stability and avoiding external dynamics that may exacerbate internal divisions;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Notes efforts of foreign interference and disinformation campaigns in BiH; underlines that BiH must demonstrate full capacity to safeguard its sovereignty and institutional resilience before any steps in the accession process are considered;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH, notably by Russia; is alarmed by Serbia’s role in advancing China and Russia’s geopolitical objectives in BiH and across the whole region; notes with concern that pro-Russian propaganda and narratives are pushed primarily by domestic actors; is also concerned by Croatia’s continuous meddling in internal political affairs of BiH, preventing the country to overcome ethnic division and engage in a process of genuine reconciliation and move forward towards the EU; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience, including by working towards aligning with the Digital Services Act and to develop strategies, capacities and coordination mechanisms to respond timely to election-related and other risks in the digital information space, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Nathalie Loiseau, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH; is particularly worried by the continuous disinformation operations emanating from Russia and targeting the Western Balkans in general; notes that Serbia plays a key role as a platform from which Russian outlets sanctioned in the EU can still spread Russian propaganda in Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian language (BCMS) in the region; notes similarly the efforts by Russia to leverage its ties with Serbs in the region, focusing on a shared Slavic heritage and religious links, to destabilise the region, create distrust, and undermine BiH accession process; is worried by rhetorics denying the existence of crimes against humanity and war crimes between 1992 and 1995, promoting secessionist movement in Republika Srpska, and targeting the convergence on EU norms and values; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH, such as Russia and Serbia; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience, including by launching preparatory work for alignment with the Digital Service Act and by establishing the strategies needed for a timely and coordinated response to election-related and other risks in the digital information space, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield; Calls on the Commission to intensify support to independent media and civil society organisations working to counter disinformation;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience, including by launching preparatory work for alignment with the Digital Services Act and by establishing the strategies, capacities and coordination mechanisms needed for a timely and coordinated response to election-interference and other risks in the digital information space, in line with the objectives of the European Democracy Shield;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Remains concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience; emphasizes this foreign interference aims to sow discord, violence, inter-ethnic tensions and to destabilise BiH; calls on the EEAS and the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina to intensify efforts in promoting benefits of closer integration and invest in communication campaigns to fight foreign influence;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH; underlines that Russia in particular is behind these campaigns; considers that Russia’s hostile influence is a part of its wider strategy to destabilise Europe; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience;

Or. fi

Amendment 171

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Is concerned by malign disinformation and foreign interference efforts by third-country actors in BiH; calls on BiH to take decisive steps to counter these threats and strengthen societal resilience; calls on the EU to enhance its strategic communication in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a balanced and inclusive manner;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 173

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Highlights the crucial role of civil society organisations in promoting fact-based public discourse on EU integration, countering disinformation, and facilitating informed public debate; calls on the Commission and Member States to systematically involve civil society actors in strategic communication efforts related to enlargement and EU-supported reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Eszter Lakos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Underlines that strengthening media and digital literacy is essential for countering disinformation, foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and for reinforcing democratic resilience, while also constituting an integral part of meeting the political criteria for accession; calls on BiH to further develop and implement comprehensive and inclusive media literacy initiatives across the education system, including through strengthened teacher training and modern learning resources, and to enhance cooperation with independent media, civil society, fact-checking organisations and relevant Union programmes in order to promote critical thinking and responsible digital engagement;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Nathalie Loiseau, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Calls for targeted EU sanctions against destabilising individuals, enhanced EU-funded assistance measures in support of democratic resilience and information integrity, and for the reinforcement of EU strategic communication to effectively counter disinformation and foreign information manipulation;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Recalls that the Council acknowledged in the Strategic Compass that security and stability throughout the Western Balkans is still not a given and that there is a risk of potential spill over from the current deterioration of the European security situation; underlines the need to proactively counter malign actors’ propaganda in the region, which aims to undermine EU interests and values;

Or. en

Amendment 177

Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Expresses its concern about Türkiye's growing political, economic and institutional influence in BiH, which could undermine the cohesion of state institutions and the country's European accession path; stresses that any external involvement must fully respect BiH’s sovereignty, constitutional order and independence; calls on the Commission and the Vice-President/High Representative to monitor the activity of non-EU countries in the region closely and to ensure that it does not run counter to the interests and values of the Union;

Or. el

Amendment 178

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Expresses concern about the existence of villages within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where external influences, notably Iranian, may contribute to the spread or facilitation of radical ideologies; calls on the competent authorities to enhance preventive action and monitoring, in full compliance with fundamental rights and the rule of law;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Expresses furthermore concern regarding China’s growing economic and political influence in the region, particularly through strategic infrastructure and lending;

Or. fi

Amendment 180

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes BiH’s engagement in the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee;

10. Takes note of BiH’s engagement in the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Welcomes BiH’s engagement in the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee;

10. Welcomes BiH’s engagement in the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee, in fulfilment of one of the 14 key priorities set out by the Commission;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Invites the European Commission and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully adhere to the Council Decision (EU) 2015/1900 of 5 October 20151a, in particular the provisions relating to the composition and representation of members of the Stabilisation and Association Committee, and to ensure its full and effective implementation in practice;

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1a OJ L 277, 22.10.2015, pp. 17–31; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2015/1900/oj

Or. en

Amendment 183

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Notes that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights; considers that the inability to ensure equal political rights for all citizens further demonstrates that BiH is not yet fit for EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary reforms to ensure effective, inclusive and legitimate democratic representation of all citizens and constituent peoples, in accordance with constitutional principles and the need to avoid structural imbalances in political representation;

Or. en

Amendment 185

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

Or. en

Amendment 186

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms in line with the European Court of Human Rights and Constitutional Court of BiH verdicts to ensure the right of all to stand for election and to guarantee the legitimate representation of all three constituent peoples and Others, to eliminate all forms of inequality and discrimination in the electoral process, and to ensure that elections reflect the democratic choice and genuine political will of those represented; urges all political leaders to work on introducing the necessary changes, including the reform of electoral law, also taking into account the principles expressed in its previous resolutions, including the principles of federalism, decentralization, legitimate representation and subsidiarity;

Or. en

Amendment 187

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms ensuring full compliance with European Court of Human Rights rulings and equal political rights for all citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 188

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights, to eliminate all forms of inequality and discrimination in the electoral process, and to ensure that elections reflect the democratic choice and genuine political will of those represented; urges all political leaders to work on introducing the necessary changes, including the reform of electoral law, also taking into account the principles expressed in its previous resolutions, including the principles of federalism, decentralization, legitimate representation and subsidiarity;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms fully in line with the relevant ECtHR rulings, notably the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases to ensure non-discrimination and that all citizens can exercise their political rights on an equal basis;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to guarantee equality and non-discrimination for all citizens in the exercise of their political rights, in accordance with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and related case law, as well as the decisions of the Constitutional Court of BiH; calls for the immediate launch of an inclusive and limited process of constitutional and electoral reform, through genuine dialogue and in accordance with European standards, to eliminate all forms of inequality and discrimination from the electoral process, without deepening institutional divisions;

Or. ro

Amendment 192

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights on an equal basis; repeats its call on BiH to align with the European Convention on Human Rights and implement relevant rulings of the BiH Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights to eliminate all inequality and discrimination;

Or. en

Amendment 193

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights; reiterates call for the full implementation of the judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, notably Sejdić and Finci v. Bosnia and Herzegovina, which remains unimplemented over 15 years after the ruling;

Or. en

Amendment 194

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Considers it untenable that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights, which is one of the most important fundamental principles of a democratic society;

Or. fi

Amendment 195

Vangelis Meimarakis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can exercise their political rights;

11. Regrets that BiH political actors have still not enacted the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to ensure that all citizens can equally exercise their political rights;

Or. en

Amendment 196

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to initiate constitutional reforms that would transition the country from an ethnic-based system to a civic-based system, ensuring all citizens equal rights without discrimination based on ethnic affiliation; highlights the existing ethnic-based framework has repeatedly demonstrated its limitations in fostering political progress and efficient governance, making such reforms essential to guarantee equality for all citizens, enhance the functionality of the state and bring the political system in line with democratic principles and European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Calls on the EU and Member States to initiate a process of transparent and inclusive reforms based on comprehensive consultations and public dialogue with citizens, civil society, independent experts and all relevant stakeholders in the country, that would enable a sustainable transformation of the Dayton Peace Agreement into a constitution, fully in line with European standards and principles, with a view to ensure a functional, accountable, representative, and popularly legitimate governance system, to overcome ethno-nationalistic division and achieve sustainable progress on the path towards the EU; reiterates that any electoral reform must not deepen or cement ethnic division;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 b. Underlines the obligation of all Members of the Council of Europe, including EU Member States and the candidate and potential candidate countries to implement pending judgments of the European Court for Human Rights (ECtHR) promptly;

Or. en

Amendment 199

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Calls for urgent constitutional and electoral reform ensuring full compliance with European Court of Human Rights rulings and equal political rights for all citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations and domestic courts judgements to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, including on party and campaign financing, political advertising and party registration;

Or. en

Amendment 201

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 202

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Considers that transparency in electoral campaign financing is essential for protecting the electoral process from corruption; urges, therefore, the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, including on party and campaign financing, political advertising and party registration;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, including during the pre-election phase, in particular regarding party and campaign financing, including measures to ensure earmarked funding in support of the underrepresented gender, political advertising, safeguards against manipulation and disinformation and party registration;

Or. en

Amendment 204

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, the pre-electoral information environment, in particular as regards party and campaign financing, including measures to ensure gender equality, political advertising, campaigning and party registration;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, including on party and campaign financing, political advertising and party registration; expresses concern over the continued political deadlock delaying the adoption of amendments to the Election Law, including provisions related to the introduction of modern electoral technologies such as biometric voter identification and ballot scanning; notes that prolonged procedural blockages and legal disputes risk undermining the timely organisation of elections and eroding public trust in the electoral process; calls on all political actors to demonstrate the necessary political will to adopt the required reforms without further delay;

Or. en

Amendment 206

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility and transparency of the electoral process, including on party and campaign financing, political advertising and campaigning, safeguards against manipulation and disinformation in information disseminated to the public, and party registration; calls for sustainable funding of the Central Election Commission; notes that early Presidential elections in the RS entity were repeated at several polling stations due to irregularities;

Or. en

Amendment 207

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Urges the BiH authorities to implement international recommendations to strengthen the integrity, credibility, impartiality and transparency of the electoral process, including on party and campaign financing, political advertising and party registration;

Or. fi

Amendment 208

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Calls on the BiH authorities to ensure the politically independent appointment and effective vetting of polling board presidents and deputy presidents, to prevent the circumvention of rules on non-partisan polling board leadership through party affiliated nominees, to regularly audit voter registers and turnout anomalies, and to ensure timely investigation and effective sanctioning of electoral fraud, including identity theft, forged signatures and implausible turnout patterns, as well as balanced media coverage and effective oversight of public service broadcasters during election campaigns;

Or. en

Amendment 209

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Calls on the BiH authorities to ensure the politically independent appointment and effective vetting of polling board presidents and deputy presidents, to regularly audit voter registers and turnout anomalies, and to ensure timely investigation and effective sanctioning of electoral fraud, including identity theft, forged signatures and implausible turnout patterns, as well as a balanced media coverage and effective oversight of public service broadcasters during election campaigns;

Or. en

Amendment 210

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Notes that BiH's complex structure causes political gridlock, inefficiency and fragmented governance;

Or. en

Amendment 211

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, while decentralisation is compatible with EU membership, BiH needs to align its constitutional framework with EU standards and ensure that its institutions are at the service of all citizens, not of parties, and function effectively to fully assume EU membership obligations, including through greater legal certainty in the distribution of competences, effective state-level capacity to coordinate, adopt, implement and enforce the EU acquis, and institutional arrangements capable of preventing persistent blockages and the abuse of veto mechanisms; underlines that decentralisation that serves civic and functional interests and not that of political parties is urgently needed, in particular in the RS;

Or. en

Amendment 212

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, while decentralisation is compatible with EU membership, BiH needs to uphold and gradually align its constitutional framework with EU standards, ECHR and BiH Constitutional court rulings and ensure that its institutions function effectively to fully assume EU membership obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 213

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, while decentralisation is compatible with EU membership, BiH needs to align its constitutional framework with EU standards, ECHR rulings and ensure that its institutions function effectively to fully assume EU membership obligations, including through greater legal certainty in the distribution of competences, effective state-level capacity to coordinate, adopt, implement and enforce the EU acquis, and institutional arrangements capable of preventing persistent blockages and the abuse of veto mechanisms;

Or. en

Amendment 214

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, while decentralisation is compatible with EU membership, BiH needs to align its constitutional framework with EU standards and ensure that its institutions function effectively to fully assume EU membership obligations, including through necessary constitutional adaptations ensuring institutional functionality;

Or. en

Amendment 215

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, while decentralisation can be compatible with EU membership, BiH needs to align its constitutional framework with EU standards and ensure that its institutions function effectively to fully assume EU membership obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 216

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Notes that the principles of federalism would suit the functioning of the state as it would establish equality in all spheres between the constituent communities and citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 217

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Notes with concern that the highly decentralised and fragmented institutional set-up of Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to hinder effective decision-making, policy coordination and the timely adoption and implementation of EU-related reforms; underlines that this quasi-confederal governance structure has contributed to repeated delays in adopting key legislation, as highlighted in the Commission’s 2025 Report; stresses that improving institutional functionality and streamlining coordination across all levels of governance are essential for ensuring the country’s capacity to meet its obligations under the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 218

Geadis Geadi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 b. Expresses concern regarding the federal model applied in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is based on ethnic and religious divisions, resembling a system of segregation and being incompatible with the Charter of the United Nations, as well as with the principles and values of the European Union;

Or. en

Amendment 219

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges all competent authorities to respect and implement Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 220

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges all competent authorities to respect and implement Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 221

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges all stakeholders, notably the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 222

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges the RS entity, the FBIH entity, including cantons, to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

Or. en

Amendment 223

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order, and to immediately appoint the missing judges from Republika Srpska to the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 224

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order, and proceed without delay with the appointment of the missing judges from Republika Srpska to the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 225

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order and proceed without delay with the appointment of the missing judges from Republika Srpska to the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 226

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order;

14. Urges the RS entity to respect and implement BiH Constitutional Court rulings and uphold the constitutional order; condemns the separatist movements in the RS and regards them as threatening peace and regional stability;

Or. fi

Amendment 227

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; notes that the current shortcomings in the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency significantly undermine BiH’s credibility as a candidate country;

Or. en

Amendment 228

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; calls for urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency, including through a legal framework that strengthens the integrity and transparency of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, sets out safeguards on appointments, conflicts of interest, asset and interest declarations and term limits in primary legislation, and ensures that appointments to the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, as well as of judges and prosecutors, are based primarily on merit, competence and professional qualifications, in line with the 2025 opinion of the Venice Commission, rather than on ethnic affiliation or political considerations;

Or. en

Amendment 229

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; calls for urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency of the judiciary, including through a legal framework that reinforces the integrity and transparency of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, regulates key safeguards on appointments, conflicts of interest, asset and interest checks and term limits in primary legislation, and ensures that the appointment of members of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, as well as of judges and prosecutors, is based primarily on merit, competence and professional qualifications, rather than ethnic affiliation or political considerations;

Or. en

Amendment 230

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; calls for urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency, including through a legal framework that reinforces the integrity and transparency of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, regulates key safeguards on appointments, conflicts of interest, asset and interest checks and term limits in primary legislation, and ensures that the appointment of members of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, as well as of judges and prosecutors, is primarily based on merit, competence and professional qualifications, rather than ethnic affiliation or political considerations;

Or. en

Amendment 231

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; calls for urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency; calls on the RS entity to appoint the remaining judges to the Constitutional Court of BiH without delay; stresses that all judicial appointments in BiH should be merit-based; reiterates its call on BiH to adopt a new HJPC law to enhance its integrity, independence, financial stability and functioning;

Or. en

Amendment 232

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; calls for urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency; reiterates that progress in the rule of law remains a fundamental and non-negotiable condition for further advancement in the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 233

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Stresses the central role of the rule of law in democratic transformation; demands urgent judicial reform to strengthen the judiciary’s independence, professionalism, accountability and efficiency;

Or. fi

Amendment 234

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes with concern the limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and rising signs of state capture, which is a structural problem deeply rooted in the country's highly complex governance system based on ethnic division; urges the political authorities to take immediate and concrete measures at state and entity levels, and to strengthen cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police and the prosecution service;

Or. en

Amendment 235

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Considers untenable the limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and rising signs of state capture; urges the political authorities to take immediate and concrete measures at state and entity levels, and to strengthen cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police and the prosecution service, so that corruption can be stopped more effectively; emphasises that corruption is like a cancer that destroys citizens’ faith in society;

Or. fi

Amendment 236

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes with concern the very limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and rising signs of state capture; urges the political authorities to take immediate and concrete measures at state and entity levels, and to strengthen cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police and the prosecution service; notes that the conflicts of interests among public officials is another problematic area;

Or. en

Amendment 237

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes with concern the limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and increasingly clear signs of state capture; calls on the political authorities to establish, at state and entity level, a credible and verifiable record of investigations, prosecutions and final convictions, including in cases of high-level corruption and organised crime; further calls for the strengthening of independence, professionalism and operational cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police, the prosecution service and fiscal and financial authorities, as well as for reform of the rules governing conflicts of interest, asset declarations, public procurement and the governance of public enterprises, in accordance with Union standards;

Or. ro

Amendment 238

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes with concern the limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and rising signs of state capture; urges the political authorities at all levels to take immediate and concrete measures in adopting and implementing a robust anti-corruption strategy with clear timeline, independent oversight mechanisms and protection for whistle-blowers; stresses that fighting corruption and state capture is essential for restoring public trust and reversing the brain drain, as well as to strengthen cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police and the prosecution service;

Or. en

Amendment 239

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Notes with concern the limited progress made in tackling widespread corruption and rising signs of state capture; urges the political authorities to take immediate and concrete measures at state and entity levels, and to strengthen cooperation between anti-corruption bodies, the police and the prosecution service; calls for independent and transparent judicial follow-up, and protecting the judiciary from political interference, intimidation, or selective enforcement; urges BiH authorities to fully enforce conflict of interest and whistle-blower protection rules;

Or. en

Amendment 240

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Calls on all levels of government in Bosnia and Herzegovina to align their legal and institutional frameworks for the protection of whistle-blowers with the relevant EU acquis and to ensure their effective implementation in practice; further calls on the authorities at all levels to ensure the professional, rights based and non-intimidating treatment of reporting persons, including through the systematic training and sensitisation of public officials who receive and process reports, so as to prevent practices that undermine trust in reporting mechanisms, including the questioning of the motives of whistle-blowers;

Or. en

Amendment 241

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Calls on the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt without further delay a new law on conflict of interest and establish an independent and functional body responsible for its implementation in relation to public officials at the level of the Federation, cantons, cities and municipalities, with a view to ensuring a coherent and unified system; further calls on Republika Srpska to align its law with international standards and to ensure the independence, accountability and effective functioning of its competent commission;

Or. en

Amendment 242

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Notes that despite whistleblower legislation in BiH, whistleblowers still face risks due to a lack of comprehensive, uniformly enforced regulations at all levels of government;

Or. en

Amendment 243

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Calls on BiH to address systemic gaps in combating organised crime by improving operational cooperation among law enforcement bodies at state and entity levels; welcomes enforcement operations supported by Europol;

17. Calls on BiH to address systemic gaps in fighting organised crime by improving operational cooperation between State and entity law enforcement their investigative capacity, investigations and asset seizures and confiscation, and tackling political capture; welcomes enforcement Europol-supported enforcement operations; is concerned about vulnerabilities to criminal infiltration in the political and legal systems;

Or. en

Amendment 244

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Demands that the fight against organised crime be reinforced; calls on BiH to address systemic gaps in combating organised crime by improving operational cooperation among law enforcement bodies at state and entity levels; welcomes enforcement operations supported by Europol;

Or. fi

Amendment 245

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Stresses that BiH remains a transit and production country for drug trafficking as well as for human trafficking, and continues to face serious challenges related to organised crime; underlines that robust external border management and cross-border cooperation between the Union and BiH are essential to counter these threats; welcomes, in this regard, the status agreement with Frontex, signed on 11 June 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 246

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Calls for the establishment of a unified national coordination body for police services to improve cooperation across entities;

Or. en

Amendment 247

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks with stricter compliance requirements and real-time financial intelligence sharing in order to avoid grey listing and strengthen financial transparency and integrity;

Or. en

Amendment 248

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing, including by completing and effectively implementing the necessary secondary legislation and operational measures under the AML/CFT law, and by swiftly establishing registers of beneficial ownership for legal persons, in particular by ensuring immediate action by the entities and Brčko District, in line with the EU acquis and MONEYVAL recommendations;

Or. en

Amendment 249

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing, including by adopting the necessary bylaws required for the effective implementation of the law, and by swiftly establishing registers of beneficial ownership for legal persons, in particular by ensuring immediate action by the entities and Brčko District, fully in line with the EU acquis and MONEYVAL recommendations;

Or. en

Amendment 250

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing; calls for the creation of specialised anti-corruption authorities with guaranteed independence and whenever needed EU technical assistance;

Or. en

Amendment 251

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

18. Urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

18. Demands that the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing be reinforced; urges BiH to address gaps in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks in order to avoid grey listing;

Or. fi

Amendment 252

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Calls on BiH to align with EU visa policy and to apply additional security measures in the interim;

19. Calls on BiH to fully align with EU visa policy and to significantly strengthen border controls; stresses that effective action against irregular migration towards the EU must be a central benchmark for any further cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 253

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Calls on BiH to align with EU visa policy and to apply additional security measures in the interim;

19. Stresses the necessity of preventing illegal migration; accordingly calls on BiH to align with EU visa policy and to apply stringent additional security measures in the interim; also urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to improve its border security and immigration management;

Or. fi

Amendment 254

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

19. Calls on BiH to align with EU visa policy and to apply additional security measures in the interim;

19. Calls on BiH to align with EU visa policy and to apply additional security measures in the interim; takes note of the entry into operation of the European Union Entry/Exit System (EES), which strengthens the monitoring of external borders and the detection of irregular migration and overstays; calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure full preparedness and alignment with the technical and data protection requirements entalied by the EES and to enhance cooperation with EU agencies in the field of border management;

Or. en

Amendment 255

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for a strong public administration and a professional and depoliticised civil service with merit-based appointments, as well as strengthened capacities for entity-level reform coordinators and nationwide policy coordination;

20. Calls for a strong public administration and a professional and depoliticised civil service with the introduction of mandatory merit-based recruitment audits and digitalisation of public administration to reduce politicisation and inefficiency, as well as strengthened capacities for entity-level reform coordinators and nationwide policy coordination;

Or. en

Amendment 256

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for a strong public administration and a professional and depoliticised civil service with merit-based appointments, as well as strengthened capacities for reform coordinators at entity level, as well as at the local level, where citizens have their first point of contact and nationwide policy coordination;

Or. en

Amendment 257

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20. Calls for a strong and effective public administration and a professional and depoliticised civil service with purely merit-based appointments, as well as strengthened capacities for entity-level reform coordinators and nationwide policy coordination;

Or. fi

Amendment 258

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 259

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 a. Stresses the need for further efforts in implementing public financial management and public administration reforms as well as addressing continued administrative capacity constraints through sustained EU investment in high-quality capacity development and knowledge-sharing frameworks – built on existing good-practice models by established EU and international partners – is essential for efficient implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 260

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 a. Underlines the crucial role that civil society organisation play in the enlargement process and that they are vital in fostering democracy and pluralism and promoting good governance and social progress; underlines that the meaningful, structured and continuous participation of civil society organisations with a proven track record and sectoral expertise must be ensured throughout all stages of the accession process, as their participation is essential for safeguarding transparency, accountability and public trust; calls on the authorities at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen the transparency, accountability and integrity of public funding for civil society organisations, including through mandatory public calls, clear and measurable award criteria, proactive publication of data on beneficiaries, the establishment of comprehensive public registers of grants, and effective safeguards against conflicts of interest, political influence and the misuse of public funds for partisan or campaign related purposes;

Or. en

Amendment 261

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 b. Underlines the essential role played by civil society organisations, independent media and youth organisations in advancing reforms and supporting European integration, as well as in countering the normalisation of extremism and hate speech; calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Commission to ensure increased, transparent and sustainable funding for civil society, including initiatives aimed at overcoming societal divisions, fostering reconciliation and strengthening inter-ethnic dialogue;

Or. en

Amendment 262

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 c. Calls on the authorities at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen the transparency, accountability and integrity of public funding for civil society organisations, including through mandatory public calls, clear and measurable award criteria, the proactive publication of data on beneficiaries and funds allocated, the establishment of public grant registers, and safeguards against conflicts of interest, political influence and the misuse of funds for partisan or campaign-related purposes;

Or. en

Amendment 263

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 20 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

20 d. Calls on the authorities at all levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the executive, to ensure proactive transparency and public access throughout all stages of decision-making, including through the timely publication of draft acts and related documents, as well as concordance tables on alignment with the EU acquis, and through meaningful public consultation in line with European standards of open government and accountability;

Or. en

Amendment 264

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free, pluralistic and independent media underpin democracy;

Or. en

Amendment 265

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media are an essential condition for the realisation of democracy; urges BiH to secure the operating conditions for free and pluralistic media;

Or. fi

Amendment 266

Nathalie Loiseau, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Engin Eroglu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the persistent shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster; and recalls that the public broadcaster served a key role in BiH as a tool to unify the country after the war; urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing, in particular ahead of the Bosnian general election scheduled in October 2026;

Or. en

Amendment 267

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster; calls on the competent authorities to enforce the final court judgments issued in Banja Luka concerning the debt owed to BHRT by the entity public broadcaster RTRS, and repeats its call on the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt a sustainable long-term legal framework for the financing of all three public broadcasters in the country;

Or. en

Amendment 268

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing; proposes, inter alia, the creation of an independent funding body to ensure sustainable financing and protect editorial independence of public broadcasters and media;

Or. en

Amendment 269

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing; calls on the competent authorities to enforce the final court judgements issued in Banja Luka concerning the debt owed to BHRT by the entity public broadcaster RTRS;

Or. en

Amendment 270

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing; calls on fulfilling the obligation to edit and broadcast programs in the official languages of BiH; calls on regulators to combat hate speech in public media;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing and to fulfil obligations regarding the provision and broadcasting of programmes in the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 272

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21. Stresses that free and pluralistic media underpin democracy; is alarmed by the shortfall in funding for BiH’s public broadcaster and urges the authorities to secure its sustainable financing;

Or. en

Amendment 273

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21 a. Regrets the deteriorating situation of media freedom in the country and the lack of progress in strengthening the protection of journalists from threats and attacks, in line with EU requirements; calls on BiH to adopt legislation on media ownership transparency and public funding of media; urges the state to accelerate the adoption of the Law on Electronic Communications, in line with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the EU Media Freedom Act;

Or. en

Amendment 274

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21 a. Reiterates the need for equal representation of all constituent peoples in public media outlets and calls for media pluralism to be ensured in media programmes as well as content in the languages of constituent peoples; stresses the need to ensure public broadcasting outlets in official languages of all constituent peoples which would protect cultural identity and the mother language of each community;

Or. en

Amendment 275

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures;

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, media workers and other human rights defenders, namely by high-level political and other powerful figures; calls on BiH to safeguard public media from political influence, align entity-level laws with state ones, and introduce rules on media ownership transparency and public advertising; condemns the continued spread of Russian disinformation in the RS entity;

Or. en

Amendment 276

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures;

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, the reintroduction and use of criminal defamation provisions and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) against journalists, environmental activists, human rights defenders and other stakeholders, including by high-level political figures, investors and other powerful actors; calls on the authorities to adopt a legal framework that efficiently protects them against SLAPPs;

Or. en

Amendment 277

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures;

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, and Members of the European Parliament namely by high-level political figures;

Or. en

Amendment 278

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures;

Or. en

Amendment 279

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures;

22. Strongly condemns attacks, threats, intimidation, political pressure, and strategic lawsuits against public participation against journalists, namely by high-level political figures; demands that BiH guarantee broadcasters’ freedom to operate and safety, and stop trying to restrict their freedom to operate;

Or. fi

Amendment 280

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22 a. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to harmonise the legal and policy framework on freedom of expression and hate speech across all levels of government, fully in line with European and international human rights standards, with a view to ensuring the appropriate balance between the protection of freedom of expression and the prevention and sanctioning of hate speech, including by addressing existing gaps in the legal framework of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 281

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 22 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

22 a. Calls on regulators in the fields of print media and electronic broadcasting to combat hate speech in public media;

Or. en

Amendment 282

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country;

Or. en

Amendment 283

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country, in a balanced and consistent manner across all entities;

Or. en

Amendment 284

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country, in a balanced and consistent manner across all entities;

Or. en

Amendment 285

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country; calls on the RS entity authorities to respect the Constitutional Court ruling repealing the ‘foreign agents’ law and to refrain from reintroducing similar measures or engaging in attacks on fundamental rights and freedoms;

Or. en

Amendment 286

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country; calls on the RS entity authorities to respect the Constitutional Court ruling repealing the ‘foreign agents’ law; urges BiH to apply a zero-tolerance policy and ensure such cases are not downplayed; stresses the need for stronger judicial enforcement and the decriminalisation of defamation across BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 287

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 23

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

23. Calls on BiH to fully protect the freedom of assembly and association across the country; demands that the RS entity authorities respect the Constitutional Court ruling repealing the Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ law;

Or. fi

Amendment 288

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24. Calls for the effective protection of fundamental rights, equality before the law and the dignity of all citizens, including persons belonging to minorities, in accordance with constitutional guarantees and international obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 289

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24. Denounces attacks, discrimination and hate speech against minorities and calls for prompt and effective legal action; calls on BiH to adopt a countrywide strategy for minorities’ full participation in public and political life, including members of constituent peoples in local communities where they form a minority;

Or. en

Amendment 290

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24. Denounces attacks and violence against people belonging to minorities and calls for the effective prosecution of such incidents; calls on BiH to enable minorities’ full participation in public and political life;

Or. en

Amendment 291

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24. Denounces attacks, discrimination and incitement to violence against minorities and calls for prompt and effective legal action; calls on BiH to adopt a nationwide strategy for full participation of all citizens, including those belonging to minorities, in public and political life;

Or. fi

Amendment 292

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24. Denounces attacks, discrimination and hate speech against minorities and calls for prompt and effective legal action; calls on BiH to adopt a nationwide strategy for minorities’ full participation in public and political life; calls on BiH authorities to ensure transparent and impartial distribution of public funds to civil society;

Or. en

Amendment 293

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 a. Welcomes the appeal to the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 25 June 2025 in the case Kovačević v. Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 294

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 b. Strongly condemns a series of attacks and acts of intimidation against Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the attack on a Catholic priest and Bosnian Croats in Jablanica during a peaceful Holy Mass, the assault on a First Secretary of the Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia in Banja Luka and his brother accompanied by ethnically motivated verbal abuse, the attack on pilgrims in Šešići en route to the shrine of St. Ivo in Podmilačje, as well as incidents such as the unlawful removal of a Croatian flag from a private residence; calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to urgently investigate these incidents, bring perpetrators to justice, and ensure full protection of freedom of religion, equality and security for all; underlines that such acts of violence and intolerance have no place in a democratic society nor on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European path;

Or. en

Amendment 295

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 a. Calls on the competent municipal authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully comply with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, uphold the principles of equality, non-discrimination, and the multi-ethnic character of the State, and ensure fair and proportionate representation of all citizens in public administration and publicly owned institutions, in line with democratic standards and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European integration commitments;

Or. en

Amendment 296

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 a. Stresses that the EU accession process should support BiH in safeguarding religious freedom and ensuring the equal treatment of all traditional religious communities; underlines the importance of respecting religious and cultural heritage as part of European values and identity;

Or. en

Amendment 297

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 a. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen the legal and institutional protection of human rights defenders, including by adopting legislation recognising their role and setting out the obligations of the authorities to ensure a safe and enabling environment for their work;

Or. en

Amendment 298

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 a. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen the legal and institutional protection of human rights defenders, and to ensure a safe and enabling environment for their work;

Or. en

Amendment 299

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 b. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take the necessary steps without further delay to obtain observer status in the work of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), with a view to strengthening alignment with the EU fundamental rights acquis, improving evidence based policymaking and data collection, and enhancing cooperation in the area of fundamental rights;

Or. en

Amendment 300

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 c. Condemns that the RS entity government removed gender identity as grounds for protection in its criminal code, which is now no longer in line with the State-level anti-discrimination law; condemns the restriction of the Criminal Code of FBiH to no longer include same-sex couples in the definition of “close person”, thereby removing them from legal protection against violence within a close relationship;

Or. en

Amendment 301

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 d. Commends the holding of the first session of the Working Group of the Government of the Federation of BiH on the Same-Sex Partnership Law, and encourages the adoption of this bill in 2026 to ensure equality in this area and to align with EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 302

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 24 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

24 b. Calls for the strengthening of the independence, effectiveness and visibility of the Institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including through a more proactive approach to serious and systemic human rights violations and more effective follow-up on its recommendations; calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to harmonise the fragmented legal and policy framework on freedom of expression and hate speech across all levels of government, including by addressing gaps in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with European and international human rights standards;

Or. en

Amendment 303

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Encourages BiH to continue to promote the equality by law between men and women;

Or. en

Amendment 304

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding equality between men and women and ensuring an opportunity to participate equally in public and political life;

Or. fi

Amendment 305

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life, including by improving women’s representation on candidate lists and amending the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide a clear definition of gender equality and explicitly prohibit discrimination against women in both the public and private spheres; urges the authorities to address gender-based violence as a structural issue through comprehensive and coordinated measures, including the systematic collection of gender-disaggregated data, sustained funding for specialised services provided by women’s civil society organisations, and the establishment of effective, rights-based support mechanisms for survivors; emphasises the importance of ensuring free and unhindered access to sexual and reproductive health services across the country;

Or. en

Amendment 306

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life, notably by strengthening women’s representation on candidate lists and by amending the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide for a clear and comprehensive definition of gender equality and the explicit prohibition of discrimination against women in both the public and private spheres;

Or. en

Amendment 307

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life; urges BiH to reinforce institutional responses to gender-based violence; welcomes legislative progress in the Federation entity;

Or. en

Amendment 308

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life;

25. Calls for stronger efforts to be made regarding gender equality and increasing women’s participation in public and political life; expresses concern over the BiH authorities’ inconsistent and fragmented response to incidents of gender-based violence;

Or. en

Amendment 309

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25 a. Urges the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue addressing gender-based violence as a structural issue requiring comprehensive and coordinated measures, including through the harmonisation of legislation across all levels of government with the EU acquis, the systematic collection of gender-disaggregated data on all forms of gender-based violence, including femicide, the sustained and increased allocation of public funding for specialised services provided by women’s civil society organisations, and the establishment of efficient, rights-based mechanisms to support survivors of violence;

Or. en

Amendment 310

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25 a. Recalls that while BiH ratified the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention in November 2013, legally committing to preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence implementation remains inconsistent; Calls on BiH to strengthen ongoing efforts focusing on improving victim protection, better police training, coordinating institutional responses, and addressing shortcomings in prosecuting perpetrators for victims of gender-based and domestic violence especially in Rural areas;

Or. en

Amendment 311

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25 a. Calls on BiH to reverse the amendments made to its criminal code in March and June 2025, regarding the elimination of gender identity as a protected characteristic of transgender individuals and the exclusion of same-sex couples from domestic violence protections, respectively;

Or. en

Amendment 312

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 25 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

25 b. Emphasises the importance of ensuring free and unhindered access to sexual and reproductive health services across the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls on the authorities, particularly in West Herzegovina Canton, to regulate and limit, in accordance with the law, the actions of actors who interfere with women’s access to these services and thereby violate their privacy and dignity;

Or. en

Amendment 313

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation as well as ensuring the right to education in own language; calls on upholding the child's right to education in their mother language; emphasises the importance of protecting the cultural and linguistic expression of all in BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 314

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

Or. en

Amendment 315

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Strongly condemns the “two schools under one roof” system in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a form of institutional segregation that undermines social cohesion and the principles of equality and non-discrimination, and calls for its immediate and full abolition; encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation; strongly calls for the swift and comprehensive adoption and implementation of a common history curriculum and textbooks across all relevant education systems, based exclusively on court-established facts related to the war, as a key instrument to prevent and counter historical revisionism; calls on the EU to actively support this process through political, technical and financial assistance, and to closely monitor its effective implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 316

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised quality education, promoting understanding and reconciliation; reiterates its call for an end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; calls on the authorities at all levels to support the development and adoption of a common curriculum in history textbooks based on court-established facts related to the war as a means to avoid historical revisionism and encourages the EU to support this initiative;

Or. en

Amendment 317

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, including the gradual elimination of ethnically segregated education systems; calls for the introduction of a unified, inclusive national curriculum promoting understanding and reconciliation;

Or. en

Amendment 318

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation; urges the development of fact-based, non-discriminatory history education; reiterates its call to end to the practice of ‘two schools under one roof’;

Or. en

Amendment 319

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation; including promoting curricula based on shared historical facts, mutual understanding and respect for democratic values;

Or. en

Amendment 320

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation;

26. Encourages long-term solutions for inclusive, equitable and depoliticised education, promoting understanding and reconciliation; emphasises the importance of protecting the cultural and linguistic expression of all in BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 321

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26 a. Calls on the Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions, as recommended by the Human Rights Ombudsman of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to adopt legislation to ensure the effective and equal use of all three of its official languages, namely Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian, as well as both the Latin and Cyrillic scripts, in external communication with citizens; emphasises that the violation of the right to equal use of language and script breaches the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Article 2 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 14 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms;

Or. en

Amendment 322

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 323

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26 b. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt a legislation to ensure the effective equal use of all of the three official languages, namely Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian, as well as both scripts Latin and Cyrillic, in external communication with citizens; emphasizes that the violation of the right to equal use of language and script breaches the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, article 2 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and article 14 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms;

Or. en

Amendment 324

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 26 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

26 c. Notes that the adoption of programmes and curriculum should take into account the cultural and language diversity while respecting the constitutional architecture and competences;

Or. en

Amendment 325

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

27. Recalls that BiH should assume full ownership of migration management, effectively implement the border control law, adequately staff the border police, and guarantee accessible, efficient and fair asylum procedures and reception conditions, in full respect for human rights and international protection standards; is concerned about reports on insufficient reception conditions in the EU-funded centre in Lipa; stresses the need to increase transparency and democratic scrutiny in the allocation and implementation of EU funds in the field of migration; reminds that BiH is geographically surrounded by EU Member States and strongly denounces that migrants attempting to enter Croatia, including to seek international protection in the European Union, have been violently pushed back by Croatia, in flagrant breach of EU human rights, and refugee law and exacerbating the inhumane and degrading conditions of migrants in BiH; urgently calls on the Commission to hold the Croatian government accountable and to start infringement proceedings for the continued patterns of violent pushbacks at the EU border with BiH; notes the signing of BiH’s upgraded status agreement with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and recalls that any eventual agreement with this agency should fully respect fundamental rights and international standards;

Or. en

Amendment 326

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

27. Recalls that BiH should assume full ownership of migration management, effectively implement the border control law, improve coordination and responsibility-sharing among all levels of government, adequately staff the border police, and provide accessible, efficient, and fair asylum procedures while ensuring full respect for human rights and international protection standards;

Or. en

Amendment 327

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 328

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 27

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

27. Emphasises that BiH must assume full ownership of migration management, effectively implement the border control law, adequately staff the border police, and prevent abuse of asylum procedures;

Or. fi

Amendment 329

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process;

28. Welcomes BiH role in regional cooperation but notes with regret that there has been no progress on the dispute-settlement recommendations linked to the Common Regional Market; considers that regional economic integration is a driver for reconciliation and prosperity in the Western Balkans;

Or. en

Amendment 330

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process;

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process and form part of the Western Balkan countries’ obligations regarding convergence with the EU;

Or. fi

Amendment 331

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process;

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process - in that sense calls on Serbia to be constructively committed to the stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to fully respect its constitutional order, and to refrain from supporting or participating in events that have been declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 332

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 28

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the enlargement process;

28. Welcomes BiH’s active role in regional cooperation; underlines that good neighbourly relations are a key element of the EU enlargement process;

Or. en

Amendment 333

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Stresses that genuine reconciliation remains incomplete in BiH; calls the authorities to ensure access to truth, justice and redress, including nationwide legal protection and reparations for civilian victims of war crimes; reiterates that it is imperative for the European Union to avoid the importation of unresolved conflicts;

Or. en

Amendment 334

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Stresses the importance of reconciliation in BiH and urges the authorities to ensure access to truth, justice and redress, including nationwide legal protection and reparations for civilian victims of war crimes; recognizes that reconciliation must be based on mutual respect and the upholding of constitutional rights and principles of all three communities that are in search for their own truth and justice, missing persons and trials of the perpetrators on all sides in order to achieve reconciliation 30 years after the Dayton-Paris Peace agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 335

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 336

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Stresses the importance of reconciliation in BiH and urges the authorities to ensure access to truth, justice and redress, including nationwide legal protection and reparations for civilian victims of war crimes; calls on the authorities at all levels to actively support and refrain from obstructing victims’ memorialisation efforts, particularly in local communities, as an essential component of reconciliation and remembrance;

Or. en

Amendment 337

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Stresses the importance of reconciliation in BiH and urges the authorities to ensure access to truth, justice and redress, including nationwide legal protection and reparations for civilian victims of war crimes; welcomes local peacebuilding and remembrance initiatives; calls for further efforts on missing persons, including through regional cooperation;

Or. en

Amendment 338

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29. Stresses the importance of reconciliation in BiH and urges the authorities to ensure access to truth, justice and redress, including countrywide legal protection and reparations for civilian victims of war crimes;

Or. en

Amendment 339

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29 a. Recalls the importance of acceptance of shared guilt among all constituent peoples (ethnic groups) for crimes committed during the Balkan wars in order to overcome the past and reconcile;

Or. en

Amendment 340

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29 a. Highlights that the respect of the power sharing principle of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement, that establishes three constituent communities as a foundation of today's state, is the only tool to rebuild enduring reconciliation and peaceful coexistence;

Or. en

Amendment 341

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29 a. Calls on the authorities at all levels to actively support and refrain from obstructing victims’ memorialisation efforts, particularly in local communities, as an essential component of reconciliation and remembrance;

Or. en

Amendment 342

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 29 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

29 a. Reiterates its call for additional measures and concrete programmes to be implemented with regard to the sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons, access to healthcare and employment, social protection and education, and for full respect of all their rights to compensation for non-returnable property;

Or. en

Amendment 343

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Stresses the importance of reconciliation, respect for established historical facts and a responsible public discourse; calls on all political actors to refrain from inflammatory narratives that deepen intercommunal distrust and undermine institutional stability;

Or. en

Amendment 344

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 345

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Rejects all historical revisionism, genocide denial and glorification of war criminals, as well as any public glorification of fascist ideologies and symbols of the Ustaša regime, including the slogan “Za dom spremni”, which continue to poison inter-ethnic relations and block reconciliation, and the challenging of established facts and the independence and impartiality of domestic and international tribunals, in particular by political actors;

Or. en

Amendment 346

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30. Rejects all historical revisionism, genocide denial and glorification of war criminals, and the challenging of established facts and the independence and impartiality of domestic and international tribunals, in particular by political actors; expresses concern over political concepts and narratives in the region advocating cross-border unification or coordination based on ethnic identity, including the so-called “Serbian World”, which question the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring states; stresses that such narratives are incompatible with the principles of good neighbourly relations and the EU accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 347

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 348

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Strongly condemns the display of Ustaša symbols and the chanting of “Za dom spremni” during the concert in Široki Brijeg, as well as the normalization of such manifestations by public officials; notes with particular concern the reported attendance of a judge of the Constitutional Court and the reception of the performer by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which further aggravate these concerns, as such actions contradict democratic values, human rights and the principles of mutual respect, dignity and empathy toward victims of the Ustaša regime; warns that this risks normalising extremism, intimidates select communities and exacerbating fear among all citizens who wish to live in a secure and stable environment;

Or. en

Amendment 349

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Reiterates the condemnation of fascism, national socialism, and communism, as formulated in its resolutions from 2009 and 2019; condemns the recurring gatherings and the continued public glorification of Chetnik ideology and figures in Višegrad, organised by supporters of the Chetnik and Ravna Gora movements, including recent events in March 2026 that involve the commemoration and glorification of Chetnik leader Draža Mihajlović, as well as statements by the Speaker of the FBiH House of Representatives, Dragan Mioković, justifying crimes committed by communists in the aftermath of World War II; strongly rejects any relativization or justification of the Ante Pavelić dictatorship and, in this sense, welcomes the singer Marko Perković’s condemnation of fascism after the controversies surrounding his concert in Široki Brijeg;

Or. en

Amendment 350

Eszter Lakos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Condemns the use of manipulative narratives that exploit ethnic divisions, deny established judicial facts, glorify war criminals, or portray democratic institutions and constitutional checks as illegitimate, as such narratives directly undermine reconciliation, democratic stability and public trust; calls on all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from divisive and inflammatory rhetoric and on the authorities to strengthen strategic communication, support independent fact-checking, and invest in media literacy and civic education, including at local level, as part of a whole-of-society approach to democratic resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 351

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Calls on Serbia to be constructively committed to the stability and territorial integrity of BiH and actively support BiH’s accession path; notes that the ideas of Srpski Svet are incompatible with aspirations to join the EU; condemns Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s interference in the affairs of BiH, which undermines the sovereignty and territorial integrity of BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 352

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Calls on Serbia to be constructively committed to the stability and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to provide active support and contribute in a constructive manner to Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards EU accession;

Or. en

Amendment 353

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 a. Expresses serious concern over political concepts and narratives promoted in the region, including the so-called “Serbian World”, which undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring countries and risk destabilising the region; stresses that such narratives are incompatible with the principles of good neighbourly relations and with the EU accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 354

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

30 b. Expresses concern over political concepts and narratives such as the so-called “Serbian World”, which question the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring states; stresses that such narratives are incompatible with the principles of good neighbourly relations and the EU accession process of BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 355

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31. Urges BiH to effectively implement the revised national war crimes strategy and further strengthen regional judicial cooperation, including on the extradition of suspects;

31. Urges BiH to effectively implement the revised national war crimes strategy , to ensure the effective implementation of the relevant legal framework related to dealing with the legacy of the past and further strengthen regional judicial cooperation, including on the extradition of suspects;

Or. en

Amendment 356

Davor Ivo Stier, Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31 a. Recalls the importance of ensuring full access to the archives of the former Yugoslav secret services (UDBA and KOS), in particular those held in Belgrade; calls on the authorities to formally request, and on the Serbian authorities to grant without delay, full access to and, where appropriate, the transfer of relevant archival material, in order to enable a comprehensive and impartial investigation of crimes committed during the communist period; stresses that continued restrictions or lack of cooperation in this regard undermine trust, accountability and regional reconciliation; underlines that opening these archives is essential for truth-seeking, justice for victims and the consolidation of democratic governance across the Western Balkans;

Or. en

Amendment 357

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31 a. Recalls the importance of full access to the archives of the former Yugoslav secret services (UDBA and KOS), including those held in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and, in particular, in Belgrade; calls on the authorities to formally request, and on the Serbian authorities to grant without delay, full access to and, where appropriate, the transfer of relevant archival material; stresses that any refusal or delay undermines accountability, justice for victims and regional reconciliation;

Or. en

Amendment 358

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

31 a. Emphasizes the importance of preventive diplomacy in Bosnia and Herzegovina; calls on the EEAS to strengthen skills development among its staff to better understand the local historical, cultural and religious context, as emphasized in the report on the role of preventive diplomacy adopted by the European Parliament in January 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 359

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Takes note of BiH’s Reform Agenda and that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; is worried that Transparency International noted a lack of transparency in the drafting process and highlighted potential obstruction; is worried that the proposed reform process will be undermined by political interests, particularly regarding the fight against high-level corruption;

Or. en

Amendment 360

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation, as well as for its swift publication in the official languages of BiH and presentation to the public in an accessible and transparent manner; regrets that BiH has already lost EUR 108.5 million due the failure of the political elite to submit the reform agenda in time; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million, while the initial loss remains permanently;

Or. en

Amendment 361

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and recalls that the country can benefit from up to EUR 976.6 million under Regulation (EU) 2024/1449 on establishing the Growth and Reform Facility for the Western Balkans; underlines that any release and payment from these funds must remain strictly conditional upon the achievement of clear, measurable and verifiable milestones in relation to the rule of law, democratic functioning of institutions, fundamental freedoms and socioeconomic reforms;calls for Parliament, local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society to be effectively engaged in monitoring the implementation of the Reform Agenda and in overseeing the use of Union funds, in line with the principle of inclusive partnership;

Or. ro

Amendment 362

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; stresses that delays in the implementation of the Reform Agenda under the EU’s Reform and Growth Facility risk leading to tangible negative consequences, including reduced financial allocations; underlines that missed deadlines and lack of progress may result in Bosnia and Herzegovina falling behind other enlargement countries in terms of economic convergence and EU integration; emphasises that failure to seize available opportunities for reform and investment would deprive citizens of significant socio-economic benefits; calls on the authorities to demonstrate urgency and responsibility in fully implementing agreed reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 363

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; stresses that political will to implement reforms is crucial to securing funds and preventing their redistribution; regrets that 10% of the funds were lost due to initial delays;

Or. en

Amendment 364

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; believes that embracing the opportunities of the Growth Plan would enhance the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Or. en

Amendment 365

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; calls for swift ratification of the financial and loan agreement;

Or. en

Amendment 366

Reinhold Lopatka

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million; conditional on the effective and measurable implementation of the Reform Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 367

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; recalls that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million;

32. Welcomes BiH’s Reform Agenda and urges its swift implementation; stresses that BiH can still benefit from the allocation of EUR 976.6 million but only by promoting reforms;

Or. fi

Amendment 368

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 a. Is worried that massive EU funding will reinforce corrupt structures and promote corruption at all levels; urges the Commission to carry out a regular and thorough assessment of the effectiveness of EU funding to BiH and to link funding closely to conditionalities including the fight against corruption, and, if necessary, to withdraw it;

Or. en

Amendment 369

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32a. Highlights the principle whereby BiH should improve the socio-economic status of its citizens primarily under its own power and using its own resources, and not lean on external funding in this area;

Or. fi

Amendment 370

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 a. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to sign and ratify without further delay the Facility Agreement and the Loan Agreement under the Reform and Growth Facility, to enable the country to access the financial opportunities available under the Facility and proceed with the effective implementation of the Reform Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 371

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 a. Calls on the authorities of BiH to sign and ratify without further delay the Facility Agreement and the Loan Agreement under the Reform and Growth Facility, to enable the country to access the financial opportunities available under the Facility and proceed with the effective implementation of the Reform Agenda;

Or. en

Amendment 372

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 b. Takes note of the local EU delegation’s communication campaign about the benefits of the Reform Agenda and the potential risk of losing this funding under the Reform and Growth Plan; encourages the Commission and the EU delegation to use even clearer language in consistently and precisely addressing significant shortcomings, lack of progress, backsliding and the reasons for it, while being very specific about the EU’s requirements; welcomes initial improvement in addressing such shortcomings in the candidate countries by the Commissioner for Enlargement;

Or. en

Amendment 373

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 b. Calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that the Monitoring Committee under the Reform and Growth Facility is established in a transparent and inclusive manner, with meaningful participation of non-institutional actors, including civil society organisations, social partners and academia; further calls for the Reform Agenda to be published without delay in the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina and presented to the public in an accessible and transparent manner;

Or. en

Amendment 374

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

32 c. Calls for strengthened oversight and meaningful participation of civil society organisations, business associations and social partners in all stages of the Western Balkans Reform and Growth Facility, including the design of reform measures, implementation of projects and monitoring of results;

Or. en

Amendment 375

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds and appoint a national IPA III coordinator;

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds, including by appointing a National Reform and Growth Facility Coordinator, establishing the supporting structures required for the implementation of the Reform Agenda, designating a single contact point for each reform in order to ensure harmonised and coordinated implementation across different levels of government and appointing as national IPA III coordinator the Director of the Directorate for European Integration, in line with previous practices;

Or. en

Amendment 376

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds and appoint a national IPA III coordinator;

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds and appoint a national IPA III coordinator; regrets the uneven regional distribution of IPA III funds in BiH;

Or. en

Amendment 377

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds and appoint a national IPA III coordinator;

33. Urges BiH to set up an institutional framework for the management of EU funds and appoint a National IPA III Coordinator (NIPAC);

Or. en

Amendment 378

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33 a. Believes that European funding in general should better support the democratic reforms of the country; in that context, calls for the relevant EU funding to be reprogrammed to redirect more funds towards supporting technical assistance in absorbing the funds, judiciary reforms and anti-corruption measures; furthermore, calls for the EU and the Western Balkan countries to establish a framework for fruitful cooperation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and its Western Balkan counterparts in order to ensure that the EPPO can effectively exercise its competences;

Or. en

Amendment 379

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33 a. Emphasises that, in order to ensure the credibility, strategic coherence and transformative impact of the EU enlargement policy, the future EU external financing architecture under the Global Europe framework in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, including pre-accession assistance, must prioritise the provision of visible, accessible and competitive European alternatives to third-country investments in the Western Balkans, including in Bosnia and Herzegovina; underlines that strengthening the EU’s economic and investment footprint is essential to support sustainable development, enhance alignment with EU standards and acquis, and bring the country closer to the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 380

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

33 a. Recalls that EU funding for projects in the Republika Srbska (RS) entity should remain frozen until the reversal of democratic backsliding by the RS entity;

Or. en

Amendment 381

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to open negotiations with the Western Balkans on joining the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ regime;

34. Takes note of the Commission’s proposal to open negotiations with the Western Balkans on joining the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ regime;

Or. en

Amendment 382

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to open negotiations with the Western Balkans on joining the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ regime;

34. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to open negotiations with the Western Balkans on joining the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ regime, which will provide the Western Balkans population with one of the most tangible and instantly felt benefits during their country’s EU accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 383

Tomasz Froelich, Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Encourages reforms that aim to create a predictable and conducive business and investment environment that encourages access of European companies to the local market;

Or. en

Amendment 384

Ondřej Kolář

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Notes BiH’s resilient but slowing economy; calls for a sustainable fiscal approach to address growth constraints, the timely adoption of State-level budgets, actions to tackle skills mismatches and brain drain, supporting innovation and the green and digital transition, and greater transparency, accountability, and depoliticised decision-making;

Or. en

Amendment 385

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Urges BiH to prioritise measures aimed at improving competitiveness and the business environment, while improving economic and social cohesion, boosting economic diversification, promoting digital and green transitions, addressing the informal economy and tackling unemployment;

Or. en

Amendment 386

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Calls on BiH authorities to adopt concrete measures to address the brain drain, in particular among young people, by investing in quality education, decent jobs, social protection and inclusive policies; condemns the normalisation of extremist ideologies that further alienate youth and deepen social divisions; underlines that only a socially just and prosperous BiH with strong civil society participation can retain its youth and fully benefit from EU integration;

Or. en

Amendment 387

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Calls for a comprehensive national strategy to retain youth and skilled workers, including labour market reforms, wage convergence policies, and incentives for return migration;

Or. en

Amendment 388

Tonino Picula

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 b. Expresses concern at the rapid demographic crisis in the country, prompted in particular by the large number of young people leaving, and stresses the importance of the urgent adoption of additional measures to address this challenge;

Or. en

Amendment 389

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 b. Calls BiH to implement labour market strategies for young people, the long-term unemployed, low-skilled individuals, women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable and minority groups and ensure that these measures are properly evaluated; urges structural economic reforms targeting development, with a focus on SMEs and innovation;

Or. en

Amendment 390

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Stephen Nikola Bartulica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 a. Calls on the relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to accelerate the finalisation and adoption of a comprehensive Youth Guarantee framework, and to ensure its effective and coordinated implementation across all levels of governance, supported by adequate funding and institutional capacity, in order to improve access to employment, education, training and apprenticeships for young people, address persistently high youth unemployment, promote social inclusion and reduce brain drain;

Or. en

Amendment 391

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 c. Urges BiH to establish a state-level monitoring system and implement countrywide strategies on poverty reduction, social inclusion and protection;

Or. en

Amendment 392

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

34 b. Underlines the key importance of genuine social dialogue for delivering the benefits of enlargement to all segments of the population; regrets the absence of social dialogue at national level and notes that social dialogue at entity level remains uneven and dependent on political processes; stresses the need to close the significant gaps that persist in ensuring freedom of association for trade unions and the right to collective bargaining, to strengthen the capacity of social partners and increase collective bargaining coverage, which remains weak, and to ensure their involvement in the design and implementation of policies; calls for measures to tackle the informal economy and for an awareness-raising strategy to support compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) obligations and to boost inspection capacity;

Or. en

Amendment 393

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

35. Invites BiH to take steps to join the Single Euro Payments Area;

35. Recalls that citizens and businesses from Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia are already benefitting from the advantages of being part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA); calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina to complete without delay the remaining legislative and institutional steps necessary for accession to the Single Euro Payments Area, with a view to also allowing Bosnian citizens and businesses to benefit from significant savings in transaction costs;

Or. en

Amendment 394

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Calls on BiH to reform public procurement in order to ensure transparent, competitive and corruption-resistant procedures;

Or. en

Amendment 395

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Calls on BiH to reform public procurement in line with EU rules, strengthen oversight, capacity and coordination across state and ensure transparent, competitive and corruption-resistant procedures;

Or. en

Amendment 396

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36. Calls on BiH to reform public procurement in line with EU rules, strengthen oversight, capacity and coordination across state and entity levels, and ensure transparent, competitive and corruption-resistant procedures, including through stronger sanctions, a genuinely independent Public Procurement Review Body, a fully functional e-procurement system, and stricter limits on direct agreements and other non-competitive procedures;

Or. en

Amendment 397

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36 a. Calls on BiH and its entities to develop regularly updated concession plans and to publish them, with a view to strengthen transparency, oversight and enforcement in the allocation and implementation of concession agreements, to ensure the effective collection of concession fees, and better safeguard the public interest in the use of natural resources; is concerned, against this background, about recent developments in the Federation of BiH and the direct appointment of an investor for the southern gas interconnection with Croatia in contravention of the entity’s law on concessions, and exposing public budgets to excessive financial risks; calls on the FBiH government to carry out an updated and objective feasibility analysis before making further decisions regarding the project;

Or. en

Amendment 398

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Energy, environment and connectivity

Defence, energy, environment and connectivity

Or. fi

Amendment 399

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

36a. Calls on BiH to increase its defence expenditure significantly; points out that the security environment has deteriorated and that reinforcement of its defence capabilities is essential;

Or. fi

Amendment 400

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Encourages BiH to modernise its electricity and gas market rules in line with the EU’s third energy package, to ensure transparency and competitiveness, and to link national energy systems with regional and EU networks to boost efficiency and security;

37. Respects the prerogatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina in defining its energy policy, in accordance with its institutional structure and domestic priorities, while encouraging voluntary cooperation aimed at security, affordability and connectivity;

Or. en

Amendment 401

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Encourages BiH to modernise its electricity and gas market rules in line with the EU’s third energy package, to ensure transparency and fair competition and non-discriminatory access to the grid, and to link national electricity systems with regional and EU networks to boost efficiency and security; calls for greater transparency and digitalisation in the allocation of network capacities, the publication of transparent waiting lists and available grid capacity data, and effective safeguards against the reservation of capacities for non-genuine or speculative projects; urges BiH and its entities to take advantage of the country’s low gas dependence to transform into a decarbonised energy system and avoid creating stranded assets by investing heavily in major new gas infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 402

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37. Encourages BiH to modernise its electricity and gas market rules in line with the EU’s third energy package, to ensure transparency and competitiveness, and to link countrywide energy systems with regional and EU networks to boost efficiency and security;

Or. en

Amendment 403

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

37 a. Welcomes the adoption of the amended Law on the Southern Gas Interconnection between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia by the Parliamentary Assembly of Federation of BiH; stresses that this project is of strategic importance as it strengthens energy security, enables diversification of supply, reduces dependence on Russian gas, and contributes to stability and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 404

António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Underlines that environmental and economic policies should reflect national circumstances, institutional competences and development priorities, while taking due account of long-term sustainability objectives;

Or. en

Amendment 405

Tomasz Froelich, Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Calls on BiH to adopt countrywide environmental protection strategies, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

Or. en

Amendment 406

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, including meaningful public consultations, and improve biodiversity protection, in particular by increasing its share of protected areas, transposing the Habitats, Birds and Water Framework Directives, improving environmental enforcement and legally protecting its nominated candidate Emerald sites;

Or. en

Amendment 407

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection; further calls on the EU Delegation in BiH and the Commission to step up their engagement in supporting partner countries, in particular by strengthening administrative and regulatory capacities in the context of the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), especially in the electricity sector where the lack of a clear and predictable methodology may lead to market distortions and uncertainty for operators; stresses the need to ensure fair and proportionate treatment of electricity producers, in particular those generating electricity predominantly from renewable energy sources, such as Elektroprivreda HZ HB, including through the recognition of guarantees of origin or equivalent instruments; highlights that, in the absence of adequate monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, the use of default emission values may not reflect the actual emissions intensity of electricity production and risks disproportionately penalising renewable energy producers due to limited administrative capacity at the state level; underlines, therefore, the importance of targeted EU support to prevent such distortions and facilitate gradual alignment with the EU framework;

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Amendment 408

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection and accelerate the just green transition; stresses the need for social safeguards so that the green transition respects principles of leaving no one behind;

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Amendment 409

Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection;

38. Calls on BiH to adopt a climate law and strategy, align with EU environmental laws, ensure strategic and transparent investment planning, and improve biodiversity protection; calls for the introduction of binding interim targets for green transition alignment with EU standards, including renewable energy expansion and air pollution reduction measures;

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Amendment 410

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38 a. Urges the authorities to refrain from any further steps towards the construction of the planned Buk Bijela hydropower plant until the state-level dispute concerning the concession has been resolved, and until a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment, including all transboundary consequences, has been carried out properly;

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Amendment 411

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38 b. Calls upon Bosnia and Herzegovina to urgently finalize and adopt the legal designation of Livanjsko Polje as a Category V Protected Landscape, accompanied by the establishment and adequate funding of a dedicated management body and a comprehensive management plan, that actively involves local communities and municipalities through meaningful participation, training, and capacity-building to ensure long-term conservation and sustainable development aligned with international biodiversity standards and EU environmental objectives;

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Amendment 412

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38 c. Calls on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to reduce fragmentation in the governance of forest resources and to establish a more coherent, transparent and accountable framework for the collection and distribution of forest related public revenues, so as to ensure that the use of public forest resources generates fairer and more effective benefits for citizens and local communities; further calls for the depoliticisation and professionalisation of the management of public forestry enterprises, stronger transparency and accountability in their operations, and safeguards against politically influenced appointments and conflicts of interest;

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Amendment 413

Sebastian Everding, Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38 a. Expresses deep concern about the harmful impact of mining activities, including those conducted by foreign companies, on the environment in BiH and the health of its citizens; highlights the cumulative effects of environmental degradation, including air pollution, on public health and quality of life, and notes that persistent environmental pressures may contribute to socio-economic instability and act as a driver of outward migration; calls on all mining entities operating in BiH to fully comply with national legislation and to prioritise environmental protection and public health;

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Amendment 414

Sebastian Everding, Giorgos Georgiou

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

38 b. Expresses concern about the situation of stray animals, in particular persistent reports of inhumane treatment and inadequate conditions in shelters, including allegations of illegal culling and controversial euthanasia practices; stresses the need to align animal welfare standards with European principles; calls on the authorities to fully enforce existing legislation and prioritise humane and effective population management measures, including large-scale sterilisation and vaccination programmes, improved shelter conditions, and strengthened public awareness campaigns promoting responsible pet ownership and the prevention of abandonment; underlines the importance of supporting local authorities and civil society organisations in implementing sustainable and ethical solutions;

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Amendment 415

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

39. Urges BiH to implement integrated water and wastewater management, effective flood prevention and a countrywide strategy to combat air pollution;

39. Urges BiH to implement integrated water and wastewater management, effective flood prevention and a countrywide strategy to combat air pollution, including by honouring its binding commitments to close the Tuzla 4 and Kakanj 5 coal power units and comply with its National Emissions Reduction Plan under the Energy Community Treaty, among others by consistently operating the desulphurisation facility at the Ugljevik power plant;

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Amendment 416

Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Calls on BiH to improve transport networks and cross-border cooperation and to make progress on key regional infrastructure projects;

40. Underlines the strategic importance of BiH's active participation in major regional interconnection projects in the fields of transport, energy and digital networks in the Western Balkans; stresses that such projects make a decisive contribution to the country's economic convergence, regional integration and resilience, as well as to its gradual integration into the Union's single market; calls on the BiH authorities to accelerate the implementation of key infrastructure projects and to strengthen cross-border coordination, making full use of available EU funding instruments;

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Amendment 417

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Calls on BiH to improve transport networks and cross-border cooperation and to make progress on key regional infrastructure projects;

40. Calls on BiH to improve transport networks and cross-border cooperation and to make progress on key regional infrastructure projects; calls on BiH furthermore to promote projects on military mobility;

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Amendment 418

Tineke Strik

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40. Calls on BiH to improve transport networks and cross-border cooperation and to make progress on key regional infrastructure projects;

40. Calls on BiH to improve transport networks and cross-border cooperation and to make progress on key regional infrastructure projects; emphasises in particular the need to resolve routing conflicts on the Corridor Vc by implementing the Recommendations of the EBRD’s Independent Project Accountability Mechanism in case no. 2020/06 and underlines the need to increase investment in passenger rail services, including cross-border ones;

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Amendment 419

Tomasz Froelich, Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40 a. Notes that Bosnia and Herzegovina is the biggest recipient of EU support under the Western Balkans Investment Framework in terms of transport connectivity; recalls that cross-border connectivity with the EU should be properly planned and delivered under the Reform Agenda as to facilitate business and investment promotion that will benefit European companies and taxpayers;

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Amendment 420

Tomasz Froelich, Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40 b. Reminds that the trans-European energy and transport networks contribute to the creation of resilient supply chains, reduce strategic dependencies, improve business-to-business and people-to-people contacts; regrets that there was limited progress in the area of trans-European transport networks and no development in the area of energy networks during the reporting period;

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Amendment 421

Helmut Brandstätter

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

40 a. Calls on the commission to reconsider new EU EES rules that limiting EU stay of truckers from BiH and other western Balkan countries for 90 days over half a year thus threatening the livelihood of people in the candidate countries and potentially disturbing supply chains in the EU;

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Amendment 422

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

41. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the Presidency, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the governments and parliaments of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republika Srpska entity and Brčko District, and the Office of the High Representative.

41. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, the Commission, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the governments and parliaments of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina entity, the Republika Srpska entity and Brčko District, and the Office of the High Representative.

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