The Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina was first established in 1996, then as the Delegation of the European Commission. Since 2011, the powers and authorities of both the EU Special Representative (EUSR) and the Head of the European Union Delegation have been vested in the same person. Consequently, the Delegation and the Office of the EUSR together function as ‘one voice’ on the ground.
The role of the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina is primarily aimed at:
It operates under the overall leadership of the High Representative of the Union for the Common Foreign and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission. It promotes the EU’s interests that are embodied in common policies relating to, among others, foreign and security issues, commerce, agriculture, fisheries, environment, transport, health and safety. It plays a key role in the implementation of the EU’s external financial assistance. This primarily relates to the funds allocated under the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA).
