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"The EU has reaffirmed its commitment for EU membership of the Western Balkans countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the primary responsibility for accession lies with these countries and depends on their ability and determination to fulfil the Copenhagen criteria. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there is an unstable political climate and there is no common vision shared by all political forces. There has been no progress in the process of inter-ethnic reconciliation and in the functioning of state structures. I would point out that joining the EU means accepting the values and rules on which the EU is based, namely respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, solidarity, tolerance, democracy, the rule of law and, in particular, respect for the independence of the judiciary. The freedom and independence of the media, public and private, are basic democratic requirements. I therefore urge the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to promote the development of independent media. I also condemn the attacks on journalists and I urge the competent authorities to take appropriate measures to avoid such attacks in the future."@en1
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