Secretary General Alain Berset Official Visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 27–28
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Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will make an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27–28 April 2026. During the visit, he will meet with the country's highest officials, including members of the Presidency and Parliamentary Assembly, and take part in the launch of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina (2026–2029). The Action Plan aims to support democratic governance, the rule of law, and human rights in the country.
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The Council of Europe announced an official visit by Secretary General Alain Berset to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27–28 April 2026. The visit will include meetings with the Presidency, Parliamentary Assembly members, and civil society representatives, as well as the launch of a new Council of Europe Action Plan (2026–2029) focused on democratic governance, rule of law, and human rights.
This is a media announcement with no regulatory or compliance implications. Government officials and civil society organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be aware of the visit and Action Plan launch as a reference point for future Council of Europe engagement, but no obligations or compliance requirements are created by this announcement.
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- 2026-04-28 at 10:00
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- Sarajevo
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Secretary General Alain Berset official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alain Berset, will make an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27-28 April
Secretary General Berset will meet with the country’s highest officials
The Secretary General of the 46-member Council of Europe, Alain Berset, will make an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27-28 April.
During the visit, Secretary General Berset will meet with the country’s highest officials, including members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will also hold talks with members of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) - as well as with representatives of civil society organisations.
The Secretary General will take part in the launch of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina (2026–2029), which aims to support democratic governance, the rule of law and human rights.
“Europe is changing fast, and Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot afford to stand still,” said Secretary General Alain Berset ahead of the visit. “Advancing constitutional and rule-of-law reforms is essential to strengthen institutions and secure lasting stability. The new Council of Europe Action Plan is part of that strategy, reaffirming our commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s democratic security and European future.”
The launch event will take place on 28 April at the Parliamentary Assembly building, Trg BiH 1, in Sarajevo, beginning at 10:00.
The event will include press statements, followed by an address by Davor Bunoza, Minister of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a keynote speech on democratic security by Secretary General Alain Berset, in the context of the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
Simultaneous interpretation in English and BHS (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) will be provided.
Media representatives are advised to arrive by 09:30 due to security check.
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