Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Commission approves Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Reform Agenda.

The European Council decides to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Council decides it will open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is achieved, and invites the Commission to report to the Council on progress at the latest in March 2024, with a view to making a decision.

The Commission recommends opening accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is achieved.

The European Council grants candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Commission recommends to grant Bosnia and Herzegovina candidate status, on the understanding that a number of steps are taken.

The EU Council endorses Commission’s Opinion in its conclusions, on the EU membership application of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Commission adopts its Opinion (Avis) on the EU membership application of Bosnia and Herzegovina, identifying 14 key priorities.

EU Council invites the Commission to present an Opinion on BiH application.

Bosnia and Herzegovina submits its application for EU membership.

Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Bosnia and Herzegovina enters into force.

Delegation of the European Union and Office of the EU Special Representative become one reinforced EU presence.

Visa-free regime for Schengen area introduced for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina having a biometric passport.

Commission adopts proposal allowing citizens of Albania & Bosnia and Herzegovina to travel to Schengen countries without a short-term visa.

Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related issues enters into force.

Stabilization and Association Agreement and Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related issues signed.

Council adopts new European Partnership for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Visa facilitation and readmission agreements enter into force.

EU initials Stabilization and Association Agreement.

Visa facilitation and readmission agreements signed.

Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) negotiations opened.