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BRISEL, November 7 (FENA) - European Parliament's delegation travelled to Sarajevo to discuss constitutional reforms, democratic governance, and the country’s path towards EU membership, announced the European Parliament.
European Parliament delegation met with representatives of key institutions and stakeholders, including the Presidency of BiH and the Ministry of Justice, the BiH Parliament Collegium and its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee members, the Constitutional Court leadership and the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, the Directorate for European Integration, the Central Election Commission, CSOs and think tanks, international organisations, and EU ambassadors.
The delegation comprised the following MEPs: Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (EPP, Spain) - Delegation Chair, Loránt VINCZE (EPP, Romania), Marc ANGEL (S&D, Luxemburg), Vytenis Povilas ANDRIUKAITIS (S&D, Lithuania), Marieke EHLERS (PfE, the Netherlands), Nikolas FARANTOURIS (The Left, Greece).
At the end of the visit, the Delegation Chair, Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA, stated that throughout this mission, after several meetings with key institutions and political leaders, the delegation has witnessed both the positive developments already underway and the challenges that remain.
''We hope that further meaningful progress and the nomination of a chief negotiator can be achieved. The European Parliament is committed to working hand in hand with Bosnia i Herzegovina institutions to build a shared European future,'' he said.
He stressed that the discussions focused on how the institutional aspect of EU enlargement can best proceed in tandem with respect for European values and the fulfilment of the accession criteria, while ensuring that the Union is institutionally prepared to welcome new members, especially in light of BiH's unique constitutional setup.
''Both our delegation and our interlocutors underlined the importance of preserving democratic legitimacy, efficient decision-making and functional governance - both in BiH and within the EU’s institutional architecture. Parliament's delegation highlighted how institutional reform in BiH must go hand in hand with internal EU reforms,'' he said.
The European Parliament stands ready to support and advance the enlargement process and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the European Union. This mandate presents a unique window of opportunity to make real progress. However, Bosnian authorities, political parties, and civil society must understand that the first step toward EU membership is full compliance with the rule of law. Respect for the Constitutional Court and its rulings remains a cornerstone of any democratic state.
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