Gracanica – ESI at public forum on Bosnia’s EU path

Adnan joined discussions. Photo: ESI

ESI senior analyst Adnan Ćerimagić spoke at a public forum titled Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Path to the EU, held on 16 December 2025 in Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The event was organised by the local branch of the Social Democratic Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina (SDP BiH). The discussion focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s prospects for EU integration, the political and institutional reforms required to move forward, and the role of citizens and local communities in supporting the European path.

In his remarks, Adnan presented ESI’s analysis of the current state of EU accession. He emphasised the importance of credible reforms, democratic accountability, and sustained public support for European 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”