Sarajevo – ESI at conference on Bosnia’s EU path

Adnan joined discussions. Photo: University of Sarajevo

Adnan Ćerimagić, ESI’s senior analyst, spoke at the conference „Evropa zove – BiH na drugoj liniji“, held on 17 November 2025 at the Swiss Hotel in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event brought together diplomats, policy experts, and civil society representatives to assess Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress on its path to the European Union.

Adnan participated in the first panel, The European Path of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Lens of Promises, Results, and Readiness. Speakers included Adebayo Babajide, deputy head of the EU Delegation to BiH; Darija Ramljak from the Directorate for European Integration; and Denis Džidić of BIRN BiH.

The discussion focused on country’s current state of reforms, the credibility of political commitments, and the readiness of institutions to meet the obligations of the EU accession process.

In his remarks, Adnan presented ESI’s analysis of the opportunities and obstacles facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasising the importance of concrete reform delivery, transparent institutions, and a consistent, measurable approach to EU integration.

• ESI proposal: “Preventing violence – transform Kosovo dialogue”
• ESI background: “Scoreboard - The true state of accession - What the Commission assessments reveal”
• ESI proposal: “End the turtle race How the EU can address the crisis of the accession process”
• ESI proposal: “Offer the four freedoms to the Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova For a merit-based EU accession process with a credible goal”
• ESI proposal: “47 again? Russia out, Kosovo in Support Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe”
• ESI proposal: “Abandon clichés about Bosnia: Push EU-related reforms instead of arbitrary conditions”
• ESI proposal: “No partition: Why Kosovo and Serbia must not discuss territory”
• ESI report: “Anti-Corruption Report for the West Balkans: Measure corruption in order to fight it”