Delegation of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield visits the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo, 27 October 2026 – A delegation of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), which included, among others, members of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau, Mika Aaltola, Ana Catarina Mendes and Cristian Terheş, visited the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina today and met with the President and members of the CEC of BiH.

 

The aim of their visit is to examine the impact of hybrid threats and foreign interference, including disinformation and cyberattacks, on democratic institutions and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path towards the European Union.

Special attention was given to protecting electoral integrity, institutional resilience and possible gaps in the legislative framework.

The meeting with members of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina provided an opportunity to discuss experiences from the recently held General Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the introduction of new election technologies, challenges in protecting electoral integrity and opportunities to further improve the election process.