In response to a public statement of the 1 March Coalition,
EUSR/EUD spokesperson Andy McGuffie said:

“We completely reject these ridiculous allegations and
misrepresentations. The political staff of the EUSR, under the authority of the
EUSR/Head of Delegation, hold meetings with a wide range of people in Bosnia
and Herzegovina to ensure that EU decision making is well informed and we
understand the full range of opinion. We will continue to seek the views and
standpoints of civil society, who are important partners in EU integration.

“On the matter at hand, our principles are unchanged.
The EU has repeatedly stated its commitment to a sovereign, united Bosnia and
Herzegovina. The offer of EU membership is made to Bosnia and Herzegovina
exclusively as such.

“It remains the position of the EU that the
responsibility for decision making in matters such as implementation of the
‘Sejdic and Finci’ judgment and the establishment of an EU co-ordination
mechanism sits with the leaders of BiH.

“We will continue our facilitation on these issues in
the week ahead with the aim of assisting the leaders to reach agreement by
October 10th in Brussels.”

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