Latest news in Bosnia and Herzegovina? September 17th, 2026

General Elections Campaign Intensifies: Political activity across the country has ramped up as parties and coalitions enter the peak campaign stretch ahead of the upcoming nationwide general elections, focusing heavily on economic reforms, governance, and European integration.

SME & Business Financing: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), together with the European Union and commercial partners, finalized a €20 million financing facility aimed at supporting competitiveness and sustainable development for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In tandem, the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) extended a €5 million credit line to NLB Banka Sarajevo for MSME lending.

Energy & Industrial Investment: State-backed coal mining operator RMU Banovići announced an investment of over 16 million BAM (approx. €8.2 million) in new heavy equipment and machinery to stabilize production and modernize operations.

Green Mobility Subsidies: The government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officially opened a new public call offering subsidies for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles to incentivize low-emission transport.

Defense & Regional Security: Top defense officials met in Sarajevo to discuss regional defense cooperation and ongoing military readiness alongside NATO and EU partners, following high-level visits from allied regional defense leadership.