EU Council President Charles Michel announced this on the online platform X (formerly: Twitter). “Your place is in the European family,” wrote Michel.
“Today’s decision is a significant step on your path to the EU. Now the hard work must continue so that Bosnia-Herzegovina can continue to progress as your people want.”
Post on X (formerly: Twitter):
Austria, represented in Brussels by Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP), is one of the strongest supporters of faster EU integration for Bosnia. However, some EU states had previously expressed concerns because the country had not yet implemented all of the required reforms.
Bosnia and Herzegovina starts accession negotiations.
From Austria, European Minister Karoline Edtstadler and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (both ÖVP) immediately congratulated. “You are part of the European family, the EU is not complete without the Western Balkans. Now it is important to stay the course and continue the ambitious reform course. You can count on Austria’s continued support!” tweeted Edtstadler.
“This is a well-deserved reward for your will to reform and your courage. We will continue to support you on this path!” assured Schallenberg on X (formerly Twitter).
