Deeply saddened by the EUFOR Althea helicopter crash near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. My heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. My thoughts are also with the injured. Sweden stands in solidarity with Italy and our EU partners, and we honour all those serving for peace and stability in the Western Balkans.

A heartbreaking day for the EU family in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We stand united in grief with our colleagues and friends at @euforbih following the tragic helicopter accident near Brčko. I have just conveyed my personal condolences, as well as the condolences of @eubih, in person to EUFOR Commander Major General Maurizio Fronda and his team at Camp Butmir. Our thoughts are with the families of those who passed away in the accident, and we wish strength and a swift recovery to the injured service members. We remain in close contact with EUFOR Commander. 🇪🇺 🇮🇹 🇧🇦 @italyinbih

During #SDGWeek, we brought together institutions and experts to strengthen capacities for managing contaminated sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The training covered risk assessment, site remediation and the Environmental Hotspots Map. tinyurl.com/368vhrez

🇸🇪 Erna Pezić of Falköping #falköpingkommun shared how data can improve flood warnings, green spaces and local services at the opening of #SDGWeekinBiH. The Week is supported by #SDG2030BiH, funded by @SwedenBiH and implemented by UNDP, ILO, IOM & UNICEF.

This activity is part of the Gender Equality Accelerator that is implemented by @UN_BiH agencies: @unwomenbih, @UNDPBiH, @UNFPABiH, @UNICEFBiH and funded by @eubih, @DKAmbBiH and @SwedenBiH.

🤝 At the sixth #SDGWeekinBiH opening, 26 cities and municipalities signed protocols of cooperation for better planning and social services. #SDG2030BiH is a joint UN programme funded by @SwedenBiH 🇸🇪, implemented by UNDP, ILO, IOM and UNICEF, under UN RC coordination.

Digital evidence is key to fighting human trafficking. 🇸🇪🤝🇧🇦 Our DHoM Emilie Didrick joined a UNODC training on turning digital traces into reliable evidence for trafficking investigations, stronger prevention, accountability, victim protection, and cross-border cooperation.

Ahead of #SDGWeekinBiH (19–23 Oct 2026), Sweden helped farmers like Suljo Smajić manage pesticide packaging safely through @UNDPBiH POPs project. Containers and training offer an alternative to dumping or burning. #TransformationInPractice #SDG12 @SwedenBiH @UNDPBiH

Ahead of #SDGWeekinBiH (19–23 Oct 2026), Gojevići’s school is a place for learning and community life again after the 2024 floods. Its recovery was funded by the EU and implemented by @UNDPBiH and @IOMBiH. #TransformationInPractice #SDG11 @UN_BiH

Glad to host Head of @osce_odihr Election Observation Mission Tana de Zulueta and Dario Jovanović from @pod_lupom for an exchange today with 🇪🇺EU Ambassadors in 🇧🇦BiH. Independent international and domestic election observation is important in providing a full and clear picture of the electoral process and strengthening public trust in the elections. We discussed their findings from the Election Day, including on the use of new technologies, and identified successes and challenges. These insights can be very valuable to improve the process for the future, and ensure even more free, fair and transparent elections. The EU and its Member States will continue to support such efforts and we thank ODIHR, Pod lupom and all independent observers for their essential work. 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇦

Ambassador Lagerlöf joined a @UN_Women roundtable on Women, Peace & Security, reaffirming 🇸🇪’s 30-year support for women’s leadership, institutional reforms and #UNSCR1325 implementation in BiH. As BiH advances towards the EU, gender equality remains key to resilient democracy.

Joint statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas and Commissioner Kos on the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EU reiterates its unequivocal commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU perspective as a single, united and sovereign country. Read more: link.europa.eu/cHNfvb

Ambassador Helena Lagerlöf alongside other EU ambassadors visited @pod_lupom during the election night to show support for civic observation of elections. Sweden considers elections to be basis of every democracy and is happy to have contributed to protecting this process.

The vote is precious. I still remember clearly my feelings the first time I cast my ballot in Naples - a mixture of civic pride that comes with holding a powerful democratic tool in your hands, nervousness about whether the decision you’ve taken is the right one, and curiosity about the result. This Sunday, thousands of young people born across Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2008 will experience those feelings for the very first time. My message to all voters - and especially to those voting for the first time - is simple: “Do not leave your future in anyone else’s hands." Read my new op-ed👇 eeas.europa.eu/delegations/b…

Good exchange with media representatives from Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka on the upcoming election campaigns and post-election expectations. Free, independent and diverse media are essential for informed citizens, stronger democratic participation and accountable governance

Today, together with Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of all EU Member States’ Embassies in BiH, we visited the Srebrenica Memorial in Potočari and paid our respects to the victims of the genocide. The EU’s stance is clear. There is no room for the denial of genocide and crimes against humanity, or for the glorification of those convicted of war crimes. The rulings of international courts are facts to be respected. The European Union and its Member States will continue to stand firmly with the victims and survivors. Our joint commitment is unwavering. To the truth, to justice, and to remembrance that honours more than 8,000 men and boys murdered in July 1995. We spoke today with Munira Subašić and other Mothers of Srebrenica who have worked tirelessly to ensure the memory of the victims is never forgotten. Remembering the Srebrenica genocide is a responsibility towards the future, to rebuild trust and to ensure that new generations inherit peace rather than division.

Constructive discussions with the Business Association Tešanj Jelah Management Board focused on BiH's economic outlook, business opportunities, and the contributions of local companies to growth and job creation. We look forward to further strengthening Sweden-BiH cooperation.

🙏 to BiH Central Election Commission (CEC) @IZBORI_BA President Jovan Kalaba and Dario Jovanović from 'Pod lupom' Coalition @pod_lupom for joining today our meeting of 🇪🇺EU Ambassadors to 🇧🇦BiH. President Kalaba updated us on the current state of play of preparation for the upcoming 2026 General Elections, including on introduction of election technologies. Dario Jovanovic explained how they are preparing the extensive election observation and voter education campaign. The EU🇪🇺 and its Member States are supporting the CEC in strengthening its operational and technical capacities, as well as Pod Lupom in supporting citizen engagement, social media monitoring and election observation. We will continue to support the CEC in the run up to the upcoming elections in its efforts to increase integrity, transparency and credibility of the election process, which is one of the key elements of the BiH’s path to the EU. 🇧🇦🤝🇪🇺

State-supported glorification of an individual convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity is incompatible with EU values. This is not what we expect from an EU candidate country.

🇸🇪 Ambassador Helena Lagerlöf met with the Election Commission of BiH @IZBORI_BA to reaffirm Sweden’s support for their work and for introducing new electoral technologies ahead of the general elections.