Bosnia still shaped by war, separatism and EU ambitions

· Politics · Bosnia and Herzegovina · European Union

Bosnia and Herzegovina remains governed by a system established after the Bosnian war over 30 years ago, with ethnic divisions, a complex administration and EU integration shaping its politics.

Why it matters：Bosnia's stalled governance and EU path matter for Balkan stability and the bloc's enlargement strategy.

Key points

  • The governance system dates to the post-war period
  • Ethnic divisions and a complex administration persist
  • EU integration remains a key political driver

Sources (original reporting)

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