General documents - Statement by the Chair on the devastating flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, including the EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee and the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee

Sarajevo, 4 October 2024

We express our profound solidarity with all the people affected by the devastating floods that struck Bosnia and Herzegovina. This natural disaster has caused the loss of many human lives, put a large number of population in danger and destroyed houses and infrastructure.

In these difficult times, we stand with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is essential that the European Union, in close coordination with local authorities and international partners, acts swiftly to provide assistance. The activation of all relevant EU mechanisms, including the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the EU Solidarity Fund, should be made available as a matter of urgency in order to support immediate recovery efforts and to ensure that the affected communities receive all the help they need.

We remain committed to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina in overcoming this natural catastrophe, and we will continue to advocate for sustained solidarity and support in the reconstruction efforts.

Davor Ivo Stier

Chair of the Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo

For further information contact:

Office of MEP Davor Ivo Stier, tel. +32 2 284 5798, e-mail: davorivo.stier@ep.europa.eu