The EU’s latest report on Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights a fragile political and institutional environment that continues to impede reforms and EU integration. The country remains highly divided along ethnic and political lines, which fuels political polarization and frequent deadlocks in decision-making. Democratic institutions exist but are weak, with limited capacity to implement reforms consistently across the central and entity levels. The rule of law is uneven, with a judiciary that suffers from inefficiency, lack of independence, and insufficient enforcement of anti-corruption measures. Corruption remains widespread, particularly in public procurement and at higher administrative levels. Media freedom is under pressure due to political and economic influence, and civil society faces challenges in promoting accountability. Economically, Bosnia and Herzegovina shows slow growth, high unemployment, and structural weaknesses, including an oversized public sector and limited investment climate. Overall, the report emphasizes that unless political actors resolve institutional blockages, strengthen rule of law, and promote inclusive governance, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU accession prospects will remain constrained.