Don't punish struggling EU candidates, Bosnia-Herzegovina's ambassador

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07/07/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2

EU hopeful members that struggle to carry out necessary reforms need support, not punishment, Obrad Kesić, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ambassador to the EU, told Euronews.

Last week, Euronews revealed that the European Commission was set to redirect funding from Western Balkan candidate countries that failed to deliver required reforms towards better-performing ones, with Bosnia and Herzegovina set to be the biggest loser.

"If students are struggling, punishment is not the best method to get them back on track," Kesić said, adding that the move would be unfortunate for his country's citizens.