EU agrees to begin membership negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Leaders of the bloc caution that the country will have to undertake more reforms before the next step can begin

EU leaders have agreed to open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina on joining the bloc, while also stressing the Balkan country would have to undertake more reforms before the talks could begin.

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