Bosnian Protests Create an EU Dilemma

Protests for early elections and against corruption and bureaucracy continued in Bosnia-Herzegovina for a sixth day on Feb. 10, albeit with smaller participation. These protests stem from the country's dire economic situation, which to a large extent is the result of its political fragility and its complex ethnic profile. Although the protests could calm down in the short term, political instability probably lies ahead given the country's structural problems — creating a dilemma for the European Union, which considers pacifying the Balkans a priority of its policy of enlargement.