EU Releases Details of IPA II, but Not For BiH – EU

The European Commission has announced the second phase of its Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, through which it will continue to fund reform and development efforts in future EU-member states.

“This renewed assistance is very good news for the enlargement region. It will help support those countries with a European perspective to implement reforms that will directly impact citizens, help them move forward on their path to the EU and build bridges with their neighbours”, said European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle.

Financial assistance will target strategic priorities for the countries wishing to join the EU as well as strengthening regional and territorial cooperation and investments. Key areas include governance and public administration reform, rule of law and fundamental rights, as well as support to economic growth and competitiveness.

The materials released this week by the Commission did not include details of funding for BiH, however. The Commission said the BiH figures would be published “later this year,” and attributed the delay to BiH’s lack of a coordination mechanism.

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