On Wednesday, the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen migration and border management cooperation by signing a new Status agreement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It will allow Frontex to carry out joint operations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and deploy its standing corps anywhere along the country’s borders, including on the borders with neighbouring non-EU countries, as well as at border crossing points including airports.
Stepping up the cooperation on border management is a key element of the EU’s engagement with Western Balkan partners, preventing irregular border crossings and strengthening the security of the region. These joint efforts have led to a significant decrease in irregular border crossings, from 145,600 in 2022 to 21,520 in 2024. This downward trend continues in 2025, with a further 58% drop in the first four months.
This agreement delivers on the EU Action Plan on the Western Balkans from December 2022. Its implementation continues, in close cooperation with Western Balkan partners. It shows positive results, reducing migratory pressure and secondary movements on the Western Balkans route.
The agreement was signed today by Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, and Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Borjana Krišto.
Source: European Commission
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