EU extends Bosnia sanctions framework to March 2027
The European Union has renewed its Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions framework for another year, preserving powers to impose asset freezes, travel bans and funding prohibitions if the country’s stability worsens.
BRUSSELS, March 30, 2026 — The Council of the European Union said Monday it has extended the framework for restrictive measures related to Bosnia and Herzegovina by 12 months, through March 31, 2027.
The renewal preserves the EU’s authority to impose targeted sanctions on individuals or entities deemed to undermine Bosnia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional order or international personality. The framework also allows measures against those seen as seriously threatening the country’s security situation or undermining the Dayton peace agreement.
Available measures under the framework include asset freezes, a ban on making funds available and EU travel bans for natural persons. The Council said that, at present, no individuals or entities are listed under the regime.
The Council said it is continuing to monitor developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and could use all tools at its disposal if conditions deteriorate. It also reiterated its commitment to Bosnia’s EU perspective as a single, united and sovereign country.
The sanctions framework was originally established under Council Decision 2011/173/CFSP, adopted on March 21, 2011.
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