Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU leaders agree to open membership talks

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BRUSSELS - The EU leaders' decision to initiate negotiation talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) marked a historic moment for the country.

Seen as a political move amid shifting geopolitics, particularly after Ukraine was granted candidate status for EU membership, Bosnia still faces many hurdles on its path to EU accession.

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to open talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on joining the bloc, although negotiations will not begin until the Balkan country has passed more key reforms.

"Congratulations! Your place is in our European family. Today's decision is a key step forward on your EU path", European Council head Charles Michel wrote on X (formerly twitter), as leaders met at a summit...