Kranjska Gora – ESI facilitates youth forum on Bosnia’s future

Adnan with young politicians from Bosnia. Photo: ESI

ESI senior analyst Adnan Ćerimagić participated in the second forum Shaping Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tomorrow – Youth Leading the Way held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 28 August to 2 September 2025.

Adnan moderated a panel on Slovenia’s and Croatia’s EU integration process and led a workshop where young politicians from Bosnia drafted their joint vision and recommendations for strengthening democratic governance and advancing the country’s European path. He also facilitated group work sessions that explored the role of youth in addressing corruption, promoting interethnic dialogue, and building inclusive institutions .

As part of the forum, Adnan met with Marta Kos, EU commissioner for enlargement, to discuss Bosnia’s EU perspective and the contribution of young leaders to reconciliation and reform.

• 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”