Forecast
When will it happen? We give a range, not a single date. The optimistic end is the official EU and government target; the rest is how far past enlargements slipped from their first target. Modeled estimates, not facts.
Data verified as of 7 Aug 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession negotiations have not formally opened. The negotiating framework has not been adopted and no cluster or chapter work has begun, so there’s no timeline to forecast yet.