Schmidt informed the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee about the causes of the stalemate in BiH

High Representative Christian Schmidt informed the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs about the causes of the stalemate in Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU integration, highlighting the political and financial challenges the country faces, it was announced on the OHR's X page.

High Representative Christian Schmidt briefed the EU Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs about the causes behind Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU integration standstill, highlighting political and financial challenges the country faces.

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He emphasized that the crisis is solvable, but that certain actors must prioritize the country's well-being over party politics.

"We must work in the interest of the people of BiH, we must work together to help establish a functional state that is rapidly advancing on the path to European integration," said Schmidt.