US-backed gas pipeline deal stalls Bosnia EU bid

A US-backed gas pipeline deal aims to reduce Bosnia's dependence on Russian energy, but the European Commission warns it could jeopardize the country's EU membership hopes. The deal involves a company linked to Trump allies, raising concerns about political influence. Brussels insists that any such agreement must align with EU energy and rule-of-law standards. Bosnia remains at a crossroads between deepening ties with the US and Russia or pursuing EU integration.