A powerful message from the EU High Representative/Vice-President, delivered to EUFOR troops at the Butmir NATO Military Base, emphasizes the critical role of peacekeepers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The speech highlights the ongoing threats to global stability and the EU's swift response, reinforcing EUFOR Althea with additional troops. It underscores the importance of annual exercises like 'Quick Response' in demonstrating operational readiness and deterring security threats. The EU's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future is unwavering, with a focus on preventing any security vacuum and supporting political progress. The speech encourages the country's leaders to embrace reform and seize the opportunity for EU accession, which would bring significant investments and improve the quality of life for citizens. The EU's annual enlargement report will address key topics, including judicial reform and the appointment of a Chief Negotiator, as Bosnia and Herzegovina moves closer to holding its first inter-governmental conference. The speech concludes with a personal message of support from the EU leader, emphasizing the EU's belief in Bosnia and Herzegovina's place in the European family.
