The European Commission published a joint statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, dedicated to the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Voting took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, during which the country's citizens elected representatives who will determine the direction of the state's future development. In the statement, EU representatives noted that holding elections was an important manifestation of the democratic rights of Bosnia and Herzegovina's citizens. The European Union continues to closely monitor political processes in the country, viewing it as a potential candidate for accession to the union. European officials called on the elected representatives to promptly form functional governing bodies and continue the reforms necessary to advance the country along the path of European integration. Special attention in the statement was given to the need to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and ensure the stability of state institutions. Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country with a complex political system based on ethnic balance between Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats, must form coalition power structures based on voting results. The EU expressed readiness to continue supporting the country on the path of reforms and integration into European structures, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue between political forces to ensure a stable and democratic future for the state.