Commissioner Kos visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to support reform and progress efforts towards a European future

Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos begins a three-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina to underscore the EU's support for the country's European future.

Commissioner Kos will meet the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers, as well as the President of the Central Election Commission. She will also address the Parliamentary Assembly. Throughout her visit, the Commissioner will encourage the authorities to take all relevant reform steps to advance on the EU path.

The Commissioner will also engage with civil society organisations, media representatives, local communities, influential women, and young people. She will open the 'Critical Voices under Pressure' conference at Europe House in Sarajevo and join the national Olympic Committee for an event with young people and athletes to mark the first day of the 10th European Week of Sports in Visoko.

The Commissioner will attend the signing ceremony at the Vijećnica for the construction of the new 'Ars Aevi' contemporary art museum in Sarajevo, financed under the EU4Culture programme.

Following the meeting with the Council of Ministers Chairwoman, Commissioner Kos will participate in a joint media statement today, which will be available on EBS. In addition, the Commissioner's address to the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be broadcast live on EBS on Wednesday.

You can find more information in our dedicated factsheet on Bosnia and Herzegovina.