Åge Sandal Møller

EU membership remains the best guarantee for long term prosperity and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The European Union has brought economic growth, security and opportunities across our continent, and this is widely confirmed by economic statistics and citizens’ support in the countries who have joined the EU in the last decades. Our objective is for the same opportunities that exist across the EU to also be available for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.   The facts about the enormous benefits of the EU – BiH relationship are clear. EU membership is a path for Bosnia and Herzegovina to more functional democratic institutions, stronger rule of law and fight against corruption, better education and healthcare, improved environmental standards, and an improved quality of life. Two thirds of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s trade is with the EU. The EU has moreover been a consistent friend in challenging times, including following floods in 2014 and 2024 and during the Covid-19 pandemic.   The EU and its Member States are the largest investor and provider of financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Only since 2020, the EU has mobilised €2.4 billion in investments for the country. Just yesterday, the BiH Council of Ministers approved a €140 million EU grant for the construction of the Mostar bypass. Now, the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans offers huge opportunities for Bosnia and Herzegovina to receive up to €976.5 million in exchange for reforms that will demonstrably improve the quality of life for citizens, such as wider broadband provision, an improved business climate, better education and much more. It would be a huge loss for the future of BiH citizens if the country did not take the necessary steps to fully benefit from these great opportunities. Citizens in other countries in the region are already benefiting from the Growth Plan.   The door to EU membership for Bosnia and Herzegovina is open. A majority of BiH citizens wish for a future in the EU, and understand this is the best option for the country. It is in the interests of all that BiH makes progress on its path towards the EU. 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦

Excellent exchange with Ambassadors Lagerlöf, Biering and Møller on the current situation in 🇧🇦. Deeply appreciative of the support of 🇸🇪, 🇳🇴 and 🇩🇰, we remain committed to the 🇪🇺 path and urgent progress in all key areas, such as state property & energy transition.

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