While in 🇧🇦, I also had the chance to hear Милорад Додик’s perspective of the current situation. I stressed the unique positive moment on the 🇪🇺 side and underscored that all local actors must contribute to seizing this opportunity and put 🇧🇦 first.

Had an insightful discussion with Dragan Čović on the need to speed up the 🇪🇺 integration of 🇧🇦. I am confident that the remaining challenges can be overcome.

Grateful for the opportunity to listen to different perspectives on the current situation in 🇧🇦 in my meeting with members of the Presidency. We all agreed that 🇧🇦 must seize the current momentum on 🇪🇺 enlargement. There is no alternative to it.

It’s always special to return to previous workplaces. In Sarajevo 🇧🇦, I met with OHR BiH Schmidt to exchange views about the current situation in the country. I stressed the importance of helping BiH to advance on its European path.

Started my day in Sarajevo 🇧🇦 with an open and honest discussion with Foreign Minister Elmedin Dino Konaković. We spoke about the current momentum in 🇪🇺🇧🇦 relations, and agreed that remaining challenges need to be addressed to finally start 🇪🇺 accession negotiations.

On day 2️⃣ at #DelphiForum , I spoke about 'EU Western-Balkan Accession: From Political Reluctance to Strategic Urgency'. I highlighted that it is a two-way street. If the vision of an 🇪🇺 future is credible, all candidates will be more motivated to do their part and vice versa.

Wrapping up day 1️⃣ in Delphi, I participated in a discussion about 🇪🇺 enlargement. I stressed the need for 🇪🇺 to welcome new members, particularly in the wake of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The momentum is real, but it won’t lead to abandoning a merit-based process.

Met with 🇲🇪 FM Filip Ivanović at this year’s #DelphiForum . Commended the government of Montenegro on their efforts to accelerate necessary 🇪🇺reforms. Also stressed the importance of focusing on the next steps in the 🇪🇺 accession process and not get distracted.

Had a productive meeting with 🇲🇪 DPM Aleksa Bečić in Brussels on using the current momentum for 🇪🇺 integration. The success of Montenegro’s ambitious 🇪🇺 agenda fully depends on the country’s continued commitment to reforms, political maturity and stability of its government.

Very much enjoyed yesterday’s lively discussion with students at College of Europe in Natolin. Appreciated their interest in the current momentum in the 🇪🇺 - Western Balkans relationship ahead of their study trip to the region.

Had an excellent meeting with 🇵🇱 Undersecretary of State Marek Prawda in Warsaw. Gave an overview of the latest developments in the region and an update on the state of play in the Dialogue. Grateful for Poland’s interest in the Western Balkans and support to our 🇪🇺 efforts.

Thanks to Ilhan Kyuchyuk for inviting me to address today’s EU Meets the Balkans Forum in Sofia. In a conversation with Nafisa Latic, I spoke about the Dialogue on normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the wider region and the momentum for 🇪🇺 enlargement.

Started the week with a working breakfast with Minister Maida Gorčević and her team in Sofia. I congratulated 🇲🇪 on the country’s efforts to make quick progress in its 🇪🇺 accession and stressed that it is up to Montenegro to use the current positive momentum.

As part of my regular interactions with the Western Balkans, I had a useful meeting with Shaip Kamberi in Brussels. We discussed important topics, including human and minority rights, which are key issues in the European integration process.

Hosted another discussion with the two Chief negotiators on a temporary solution for the people affected by the CBK decision. We managed to bridge some gaps between the proposals of the two Parties. I plan to continue our discussions soon based on the EU’s ideas for compromise.

Very glad to meet with OSCE Kosovo Head of Mission Michael Davenport in Brussels yesterday. We spoke about the latest developments in Kosovo, our respective portfolios and expectations for the coming months.

Pleased to welcome my longtime colleague OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov to Brussels for an open and insightful update on our respective work. Among others, we discussed the importance of ensuring effective participation of national minorities in all aspects of life in the Balkans.

Today, the Chief negotiators of Kosovo and Serbia presented proposals on a way forward for people affected by the CBK regulation on cash operations. Our long discussions helped to clarify important details. Next week we agreed to reconvene with the ambition to find a solution.

The greenlight by the EU leaders to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina is something the people of BiH deserve.

Hosted the two Chief negotiators to discuss implementing the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and other issues, incl. the impact of the decision on cash operations. We agreed to continue on this issue next Monday, while the Agreement will need to be addressed by the leaders