The text of the Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina's European perspective at the European People's Party (EPP) Congress in Rotterdam recognizes key historical moments and challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, said Croat Democratic Union (HDZ BiH) leader Dragan Covic, who is attending the EPP's Congress.

“The EPP called for urgent reform of the electoral legislation in line with international verdicts and decisions of the BiH Constitutional Court, including the equality of the three constituent peoples, as a necessary precondition for Bosnia and Herzegovina's political stability and European future,” Covic said.

The EPP, Covic added, remains a reliable partner of the HDZ BiH.

The term “legitimate representation” was removed from the text of the Draft Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina of the European People's Party at Tuesday's Congress, thus rejecting the HDZ's proposal.

The EPP welcomed, among other things, the European Council's conclusions on Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 24 and 25.

The EPP expressed support for the forthcoming European Council presidency visit to Sarajevo, which confirmed the highest level of commitment to agree on electoral and constitutional reform. They also strongly condemned the recent unacceptable incentives calling into question the country's territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty.

The EPP supported political dialogue, which must become a priority over the blockades of key political processes and reforms, which prolong the political crisis, which is a potential risk to democracy, stability and the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Resolution said.

The EPP also called for an urgent solution to electoral reform in an inclusive manner, adhering to the requirements for EU membership. “The Electoral and constitutional reform must be in accordance with EU principles as well as decisions of international and constitutional courts, which includes equality of the three constituent peoples, Others and all citizens,” the Resolution said.