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The role of civil society is crucial in the process of European integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina

by AI | 15.Oct 2024 | Europe in brief AI

“Civil society organizations and social partners represent the foundation of a healthy democracy, which is crucial in the process of European integration” – Luigi Soreca

Conference on the role of civil society and social partners in BiH, Sarajevo 15.10.2024. (Photo FENA/Harun Muminović)

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Sarajevo (Fena) – The role of civil society and social partners in BiH is crucial in the process of European integration – emphasized the head of the EU Delegation in BiH and the EU Special Representative in BiH, Luigi Soreca, at a conference in Sarajevo discussing the state and role of organized civil society in BiH.

– Civil society organizations and social partners play a vital role in shaping public discourse and represent the foundation of a healthy democracy. You are the critical voice towards the authorities, advocate the interests of different groups, lead social progress, and enable dialogue between authorities and citizens, which is essential in the process of European integration – Soreca emphasized.

The President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke, emphasized that they have issued several opinions on the involvement of civil society and social partners in the new growth plan and assistance instrument for the Western Balkans.

We do not just want to talk about the importance, but we want the genuine involvement of civil society and social partners in the work – added Röpke.

The President of the Monitoring Committee for the Western Balkans, Andrej Zorko, emphasized that for their active participation in the process of European integration, knowledge should be ensured, as well as cooperation and exchange of experiences with other countries. (15.10.)

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