Mogherini and Hahn welcome adoption of reform agenda in BiH

High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the occasion of the adoption of the Reform Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina said that this represents a key step forward on the country's path of European integration, reports the BiH news agency Patria.
 
- The authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the European Union and international financial institutions, have agreed on a concrete set of reforms that have been identified as urgent priorities for the country. These reforms are aimed at addressing the legitimate socio-economic concerns expressed by the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and their demands for jobs and a better future. We expect the domestic authorities to now fully and without delay implement the Reform Programme. In this regard, the adoption of labour legislation will represent the first important step.
 
Progress in the implementation of the Reform Agenda will also be necessary for the European Union to assess BiH's membership application as credible.
 
The European Union is ready to continue to provide support to Bosnia and Herzegovina, including policy advice and financial support, in its efforts to implement the Reform Agenda and achieve further progress on the European path.