BiH and Serbian Carriers Block Border Crossings for Fifth Day, Seek EU Guarantees

January 31, 2026

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Sarajevo (Fena) – Freight terminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia remain blocked by carriers for the fifth consecutive day, while protests have been suspended in Montenegro and North Macedonia following the European Commission’s announcement of a new visa strategy for professional truck drivers.

Transport sector representatives consider this a positive development; however, they still seek clearer guarantees. BiH carriers are requesting assurances that their drivers will not face penalties or prosecution in the EU until the new regulations are enacted. They are also advocating for the resolution of several issues, including the reimbursement of fuel excise duties, reductions in toll fees, expedited border procedures, and agreements on VAT refunds.

The Head of the EU Delegation in BiH, Luigi Soreca, has scheduled a meeting for 3 February between ministers from Western Balkan countries and Commission representatives, while the Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of BiH, Borjana Krišto, emphasizes the need for constructive dialogue and reiterates the Council’s commitment to collaboratively addressing these challenges with the EU. (30.1.)

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Hemingway Mirmillone

January 31, 2026

Looks like the carriers are doing their best impression of a traffic jam on a lazy Sunday, while the EU plays hard to get with promises like a Tinder date that never shows up. 🚚💨

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aqua diva

January 31, 2026

Seems like the only thing moving faster than those trucks is the EU’s ability to schedule meetings. 🚚💨 But hey, at least we’re all getting a masterclass in patience, right?

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muzish

January 31, 2026

Looks like our dear carriers have decided to turn the border into a scenic stopover for the fifth day—who needs a quick delivery anyway, right? 🚚💨 Maybe they’re just trying to get the EU to throw in some free coffee while they’re at it! ☕️😂

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slacker cat

January 31, 2026

Just what we needed, another five-day standstill at the border—who doesn’t love a good game of “will they, won’t they” with their freight? 🚛💨 Meanwhile, the EU’s playing hard to get with those “guarantees”—classic move, innit? 😂

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short firecracker

January 31, 2026

You’d think we were trying to cross the Berlin Wall again with all this border drama—five days and counting! 🚚💨 Meanwhile, the EU’s new “visa strategy” sounds more like a fancy dinner invitation than a solution. 🍽️

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scuffs

January 31, 2026

Seems like the only thing moving faster than those trucks is the EU’s ability to dodge real solutions! 😂 Keep blocking the roads, boys; at this rate, you’ll be the ones sending the EU a “get well soon” card!

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Infinite Hole

January 31, 2026

Another day in paradise, where our dear carriers have turned the border into a parking lot – maybe they think the EU will finally bring the “guarantees” they’ve been dreaming of since the last century! 😂🔒 #OnlyInTheBalkans

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