Bosnia and the EU

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EU to asses visa-free travel for Bosnia by mid-April — 19 March 2010, 14:00 CET

The European Commission is to assess whether to recommend visa-free travel for Bosnians by mid-April, says Commissioner Stefan Fuele.

ECB unveils Bosnian bank programme — 15 March 2010, 12:23 CET

The European Central Bank has unveiled a million-euro programme to help Bosnia implement European Union banking standards as it prepares for EU membership.

Bosnia still needs international supervision: top official — 26 February 2010, 22:04 CET

Bosnia still needs international supervision, the high representative in Bosnia Valentin Inzko said Thursday, urging local authorities to double efforts in introducing reforms.

EU will never accept the break-up of Bosnia: Ashton — 18 February 2010, 18:42 CET

European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday said that the 27-nation bloc would never accept the break-up of Bosnia.

EU foreign policy chief vows help for divided Bosnia — 18 February 2010, 11:22 CET

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday vowed practical help for troubled Bosnia to achieve its hopes of entering into the European Union.

US senators call on Bosnian leaders to show unity — 05 February 2010, 17:57 CET

Visiting US senators on Friday called for Bosnian leaders to show unity and resolve an impasse on how the divided country should be governed to help it gain NATO and European Union membership.

EU Assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina — 04 February 2010, 13:52 CET

The overall objective of all the EU assistance provided is to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in the framework of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Economy Overview — 04 February 2010, 13:31 CET

In 2009, Bosnia's economy was hurt by the global financial downturn, with GDP, exports, and employment all showing declines. One of Bosnia's main challenges has been to cut public sector wages and social benefits to meet the IMF's budget deficit criteria and qualify for additional tranches of Fund aid.

Starting a business in Bosnia and Herzegovina — 04 February 2010, 13:08 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina — 04 February 2010, 12:55 CET

Contacts of the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Investment Climate 2009 — 04 February 2010, 12:43 CET

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has made considerable efforts to open its economy to more foreign investment. Major initiatives include a liberal State Foreign Investment Policy Law, a value-added tax (VAT), and a uniform trade and customs policy.

Croatia sentences nine for two-million-euro heist — 03 February 2010, 20:57 CET

Croatian courts on Wednesday sentenced nine people to prison terms from four to 10 years for robbing two million euros from a post office in the southern city of Split, HRT national radio said.

EBRD grants 67-million-euro loans to Bosnia — 27 January 2010, 17:47 CET

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Wednesday said it had approved two loans totalling 67 million euros (94 million dollars) to help strengthen Bosnia's financial and gas sectors.

EU envoy threatens Bosnia with sanctions over discriminatory constitution — 22 January 2010, 17:32 CET

The top European Union envoy in Bosnia on Friday said the country could face sanctions if it fails to change its discriminatory constitution before the October general elections.

Zagreb and Ankara to join forces to help Bosnia enter NATO and EU — 14 January 2010, 17:07 CET

Croatia and Turkey announced Thursday that they will join forces to help Bosnia with its desired entry into NATO and the European Union.

Germany slashes troop contribution to EU Bosnia force — 18 December 2009, 18:12 CET

Germany's lower house of parliament voted on Friday to slash the upper limit of troops mandated to operate within the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia from 2,400 to 900.

Austrian general takes over Bosnia's EU force command: report — 04 December 2009, 16:27 CET

Austria's Major General Bernhard Bair on Friday took over command of the European Union's peacekeeping force in Bosnia (EUFOR), local FENA news agency reported.

International community concerned over Bosnia — 19 November 2009, 17:17 CET

Representatives of the international community on Thursday said they were concerned by Bosnia's lack of progress in meeting conditions needed to bring it closer to Europe.

Miliband warns Bosnian leaders not to miss talks chance — 07 November 2009, 00:31 CET

Bosnian leaders should not miss an EU- and US-backed opportunity to reform the constitution and make the country function better, visiting British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Friday.

Bosnian Serb PM criticises talks on country's future — 28 October 2009, 18:07 CET

The leader of Bosnia's Serb community said Wednesday that talks on the divided country's future were aimed at creating a state that suited the United States and Europe.

Talks fail to end Bosnia deadlock: officials — 21 October 2009, 11:47 CET

Political leaders from Bosnia's Muslim, Croat and Serb communities on Wednesday failed to end a long-standing deadlock on how the divided country should be governed.

ICTY prosecutor to discuss fugitives with Bosnia, Serbia — 20 October 2009, 18:37 CET

The prosecutor of the UN's Yugoslav war crimes court will visit Serbia and Bosnia in the coming weeks to examine progress with attempts to capture two fugitives, his office said Tuesday.

EU, US to resume Bosnia "constructive" talks — 20 October 2009, 21:21 CET

Bosnian leaders held "productive" talks Tuesday with EU and US officials on unblocking the political deadlock in the country, the top EU official at the meeting said.

EU, US continue tough Bosnia talks — 20 October 2009, 15:58 CET

Senior EU and US officials Tuesday launched a second round of talks with Bosnian leaders on how to reform the country's constitution and unblock its worst political stalemate since the 1992-1995 war.

EU urges Bosnian leaders to agree on key reforms — 20 October 2009, 00:13 CET

European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged Bosnian leaders on Monday to reach an agreement on key reforms on the eve of a meeting with EU and US officials.