Last week, around 175 military personnel returned from Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they had been part of the EU’s multinational force EUFOR Althea. The aim of the mission is to monitor and promote the security and stability in the Balkan country. The deployment had been extended by a few weeks because of the elections earlier this month.
The return of the military personnel marks the end of a 1-year commitment. The Netherlands will continue to contribute to the mission, primarily with staff officers, until the end of 2027.