EU Connectivity Boost: The EU Council approved talks to extend “Roam Like at Home” to the Western Balkans (WB6), including Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to cut roaming costs for citizens and support business travel and cross-border cooperation. EU Enlargement Pressure: EU Council President António Costa urged WB6 partners to turn enlargement momentum into rule-of-law and democratic reforms, with Bosnia named among the countries facing clear reform demands. Defense Industry Cooperation: Bosnia’s Defense Minister Zukan Helez opened an Egypt visit focused on defense-industry collaboration, including factory tours and plans to invite Egyptian partners to Bosnia’s “First Balkan Shield – Industrial Expo Summit 2026.” Energy Security Update: The Energy Community reported improving gas security across South East and Eastern Europe, with Bosnia expected to secure winter supply via access to gas stored abroad under EU-aligned storage rules. Mining & Exploration: Terra Balcanica secured a new 3-year exploration licence for the Viogor polymetallic project in eastern Bosnia, covering Pb-Zn-Cu targets near Srebrenica. Veterans Funding (FBiH): The FBiH government approved 1.72 million KM for a 2026 program supporting the socio-economic status of veteran population members and preserving defense assets, including co-financing legal aid foundations in Sarajevo and Mostar. Culture & Industry Spotlight: Bosnia’s World Cup anthem “I am from Bosnia, Take me to America” by Dubioza Kolektiv is driving global attention, mixing music with traditional food imagery—an unexpected soft-power win for the country’s creative scene.