A step forward towards the EU: ALDA celebrates the European Council’s decision to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

ALDA warmly welcomed the historic decision of the European Council to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, which marks a further step on the road of EU integration. An encouraging move that underlines the impressive progresses implemented by the country in the last years, revitalising the prospect of a deeper and prone European enlargement process.

Following the previous conclusions taken by the EU Council in December 2023 on opening accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova and granting candidate status to Georgia, the current decision on Bosnia and Herzegovina reinforces the idea of a more democratic and inclusive European society.

The whole ALDA community, engaged to promote good governance and citizens participation, stands active in supporting the ongoing efforts of these countries to implement the essential reforms and improvements needed. Moreover, as mentioned during the international conference “A Wider European Community: The Importance of Local Governance – Roadmap for the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine on the Path to EU Accession”, we heartily emphasise the crucial role of local authorities and civil society cooperation in this European journey. 

ALDA contributes to a stronger and united society, promoting democratic values worldwide and fostering the European aspirations of the countries involved 

The outstanding progress made by the Bosnian authorities in promoting good governance, demonstrated also by the awarding of the European Label of Excellence in Governance to a number of its municipalities, inspires pride and optimism in the country’s reform and European integration path.

We are extremely glad of the positive results achieved, and we call on the European institutions and government authorities to push ahead with collaboration and local support.

ALDA contributes to a stronger and united society, promoting democratic values worldwide and fostering the European aspirations of the countries involved.

We know that the European journey is not yet over and we stand ready to foster candidate countries, local authorities and citizens in the pursuit of positive developments and initiatives for a better Europe.