EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Border Cooperation Agreement

by name voted on 21.01.2026

Summary

The European Parliament has approved an agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina to allow the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to conduct operational activities in the country. This aims to improve migration management and regional security.

10 21.01.2026

Report

human rights

public safety

european union

international relations

Key points

Establishment of a legal framework for EU border agency activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The agreement enables the deployment of specialized border management teams to assist local authorities in third countries.
Strategic focus on managing migration flows and reducing pressure on EU external borders, particularly near Croatia.
Strengthening cooperation to combat organized crime and migrant smuggling in the Western Balkans.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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