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Bosnia's EU membership reluctantly urged forward by Croatia, according to remarks made by Prime Minister Plenković on our platform

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Exclusive Interview: Croatian PM Andrej Plenković Supports Bosnia's EU Membership, Voices Concern over Political Instability

Bosnia's EU membership reluctantly urged forward by Croatia, according to remarks made by Prime Minister Plenković on our platform

Hear it straight from the horse's mouth! In an exclusive chat with us, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković spoke candidly about Bosnia and Herzegovina's bid to join the European Union and his concerns regarding the ongoing political turmoil in the region.

"I'm all for EU enlargement, especially in the Western Balkans, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, our neighboring country with Croatians as a significant ethnic group, should be no exception," expressed Plenković.

Bosnia has long sought EU membership, but progress has been slow due to internal divisions and a complicated political structure arising from the 1995 Dayton Agreement. The country is divided into two main entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS), each with its own administration and an umbrella state-level government in Sarajevo. This multilayered system is often compared to the world's most intricate democracy[1], heavily relying on consensus from all three main ethnic groups.

Plenković voiced particular concern regarding secessionist sentiments and actions stemming from the RS, led by nationalist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik. He expressed a hope for Bosnia and Herzegovina to move away from potential instability and shift towards a more harmonious and productive situation, conducive to EU reforms benefiting citizens economically and socially.

"The longer we delay EU integration, the more global influences we'll see, whether from Russia, China, or other countries. That's why I'm advocating for a structured and dynamic process," warned Plenković.

He aims to put Bosnia's EU membership on the agenda of the upcoming June European Council meeting. "I want to see the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, fully integrated into the EU. It's not just about our strategic interests – it's about regional stability and democratic values," concluded Plenković.

For more on this story, check out our insights on NATO's support for Bosnia, the EU Commissioner's stance on enlargement, and Plenković's recent COVID-19 diagnosis.

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[Enrichment Data]### Current Status of Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU Accession ProcessBosnia and Herzegovina has been eager to join the EU, but its progress has been hindered by deep political divisions and a complex system established by the 1995 Dayton Agreement. The country is divided into two main entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS), with a shared national government in Sarajevo. These internal divisions have significantly slowed down Bosnia's EU accession process[1][3].

A draft of the European Commission's Western Balkans strategy suggests that Montenegro and Serbia might join the EU in 2025. However, Bosnia and other countries like Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia should be making significant strides in their membership bids by then, depending on strong political will and reforms[5].

[Role of Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković]As a strong advocate for Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU membership, Plenković underscores both strategic regional stability interests and broader EU goals of integrating the Western Balkans. He has expressed concern that delays in Bosnia's EU accession process could lead to increased influence from external powers like Russia or China, urging the EU to prioritize and speed up Bosnia's membership bid during upcoming EU summits[3][4].

  1. The Croatian Prime Minister, Andrej Plenković, spoke about Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU membership bid, expressing his support for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans.
  2. Bosnia has struggled with political instability due to internal divisions and a complex political structure, established by the Dayton Agreement of 1995.
  3. The country is partitioned into two main entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS), each with separate administrations and a shared government in Sarajevo.
  4. Plenković expressed concern over secessionist sentiments and actions from the RS, led by nationalist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
  5. He hopes for an end to political instability in Bosnia and a shift towards a more harmonious situation conducive to EU reforms.
  6. Plenković aims to put Bosnia's EU membership on the agenda of the June European Council meeting.
  7. Plenković emphasized the importance of regional stability and democratic values in Bosnia's EU integration.
  8. NATO has also shown support for Bosnia's EU membership bid.
  9. The EU Commissioner has expressed his stance on EU enlargement, raising hopes for the Western Balkans.
  10. Plenković recently recovered from a COVID-19 diagnosis.
  11. Bosnia's progress in its EU accession process has been hindered due to deep political divisions.
  12. Other countries in the Western Balkans, such as Albania, Kosovo, and Macedonia, are also seeking EU membership.
  13. The European Commission's Western Balkans strategy suggests that countries like Montenegro and Serbia might join the EU in 2025.
  14. Delays in Bosnia's EU accession process could potentially lead to increased influence from external powers like Russia or China.
  15. Plenković has urged the EU to prioritize and speed up the membership bid for Bosnia during upcoming EU summits.
  16. Other global issues, such as war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, accidents, fires, sports, weather, and tennis, are reported in general-news and sports-analysis.
  17. Sports, including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, sports-betting, European leagues, and racing, are frequently discussed in sports and sports-betting communities.
  18. Mixed-martial-arts events attract a wide audience and are often covered by sports-news channels.
  19. Weather-forecasting and auto-racing, including premier-league, Formula 1 Grand Prix, and horse-racing, are also popular topics of discussion.
Three individuals, ranging from 15 to 20 years old, were identified as casualties by the police during a press conference. However, Uppsala's police chief has yet to officially verify their identities.
Three individuals, ranging in age from 15 to 20, were identified as victims by authorities, although Uppsala's police chief has not yet verified their identities officially.
Unidentified juvenile victims, aged 15 to 20, were identified by the police in a news briefing. However, the police chief of Uppsala has not yet confirmed their identities.

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