European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle addressed the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament on 17 May 2010 in Strasbourg. He presented European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Policy priorities in 2010-2011.

Referring to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Commissioner Füle stated: “Bosnia and Herzegovina is the focus of much of my attention at the moment. I visited Sarajevo some weeks ago and had a good exchange with the Bosnian political leadership. The country needs to fulfil the requirements which will allow a reinforced EU presence. But the Constitution also needs to be brought into line with the European Convention for Human Rights. The political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina are aware that it is up to them to move the country closer to the EU.” “The updated assessments on the visa liberalisation dialogue with Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina were presented to the Council and the European Parliament on 26/27 April. The aim of the Commission is to present the proposal for visa liberalisation by the end of May. I count on your cooperation in ensure swift follow-up once this legislative proposal reaches the Parliament. Thank you.” added Commissioner about visa liberalisation process.

Read the whole speech of Commissioner Fule here.