European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to make Bosnia and Herzegovina a formal candidate to join the bloc of 27 nations.
Bosnia applied to join the EU in 2016 but has been lagging with reforms set out as necessary to progress on the path to the EU over quarrels by its rival Serb, Croat and Bosniak leaders.
"With today's decision, we have shown that we understand the challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire Western Balkans," said Robert Golob,"The granting of candidate status is a much-needed signal to third countries, whose malign influence has increased over the years, that we will not allow their negative policies and narratives to prevail in the Western Balkans," Golob said.
Denis Becirevic, a Bosniak member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency, said the decision was encouraging.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Biden fully endorses granting African Union permanent G-20 membershipPresident Joe Biden endorsed granting the African Union permanent membership to the G-20 Thursday.
Baca lebih lajut »
FIFA and UEFA did not breach EU laws in blocking European Super League, but proponents aren't for giving up | CNNThe decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union (EU) competition laws, according to an EU Opinion issued on Thursday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Floral Artist Kate Rutter's 'I Shall Not Survive You' Exhibition Blooms at KINK on Thursday“As you witness the natural cycle of a flower without judgment, it becomes easier to view your own rhythms'
Baca lebih lajut »
Regional freeze warnings extended into Thursday morningFrost advisories and freeze warnings will again be in effect for most of the Bay Area overnight into Thursday morning as the chilly temperatures continue, weather officials said.
Baca lebih lajut »
N.J. school closings, schedule changes due to winter storm ThursdayNew Jersey schools have started to announce schedule changes for a winter storm expected to hit the state with a wintry mix Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Baca lebih lajut »
Anchorage schools closed Thursday as snowstorm continuesThe National Weather Service is calling for 7 to 10 inches of snow in most parts of town with up to 14 inches on the Anchorage Hillside.
Baca lebih lajut »