European Council President Charles Michel announced on Thursday the bloc's decision to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"Your place is in our European family. Today's decision is a key step forward on your EU path. Now the hard work needs to continue so Bosnia and Herzegovina steadily advances, as your people want, " Michel added on X.
Previously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested that the council should proceed with the action at the EU Council summit in Brussels, which is currently ongoing.