European Council President Antonio Costa said during his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 13th that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to speed up judicial reform, complete key appointments, and implement the reform agenda to effectively promote its entry into the European Union. At a joint press conference with members of the Bosnian Presidency, Costa said that approving and amending two laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina, appointing a chief representative for accession negotiations, and adopting the reform agenda are important components of the 14 priorities proposed by the European Commission. “Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only country in the region that has yet to benefit from EU growth plans.” Costa said that at a time when the integration process of the Western Balkans region into the European Union is accelerating, Bosnia and Herzegovina should seize the opportunity; otherwise, it will pay the price of missing development opportunities. Cvianović, the rotating chairman of the Bosnian Presidency, said at the press conference that Bosnia and Herzegovina faces many complex challenges, and the EU should have a deeper understanding of the actual situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, respect the normal operation of its national institutions, and avoid external intervention.

European Council President Antonio Costa said during his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 13th that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to speed up judicial reform, complete key appointments, and implement the reform agenda to effectively promote its entry into the European Union. At a joint press conference with members of the Bosnian Presidency, Costa said that approving and amending two laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina, appointing a chief representative for accession negotiations, and adopting the reform agenda are important components of the 14 priorities proposed by the European Commission. “Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only country in the region that has yet to benefit from EU growth plans.” Costa said that at a time when the integration process of the Western Balkans region into the European Union is accelerating, Bosnia and Herzegovina should seize the opportunity; otherwise, it will pay the price of missing development opportunities. Cvianović, the rotating chairman of the Bosnian Presidency, said at the press conference that Bosnia and Herzegovina faces many complex challenges, and the EU should have a deeper understanding of the actual situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, respect the normal operation of its national institutions, and avoid external intervention.