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EU police mission in Bosnia - police reform is one of the yardsticks for measuring Bosnia's progress (Photo: The Council of the European Union)

Bosnia to start 'historic' talks on closer EU ties

EU foreign ministers gave Bosnia the green light on Monday to start talks on a Stabilisation and Association agreement (SAA) with Brussels, while a new constitution for the country appears within reach.

Foreign ministers authorised the European Commission to start the SAA negotiations as early as possible.

Officials said talks are set to kick off as soon as Friday (25 November), with enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn set to travel to Sarajevo to open the negotiations in a ceremon...

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EU police mission in Bosnia - police reform is one of the yardsticks for measuring Bosnia's progress (Photo: The Council of the European Union)

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