Visit of EU Delegation
in BiH to RTVFBiH

A joint delegation from the European Unionand the "Innovation.Media.Minds" (IMM)program, led by the Goethe-Institut, visited Radio-Television of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (RTVFBiH) to assess progress on an EU-funded innovation grant and explore new opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening public service journalism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

RTVFBiH has been a key partner of the IMM initiative since signing a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2024. With the support of a €60,000 innovation grant awarded in September 2024, the broadcaster has launched an ambitious modernization effort to:

• Adopt digital-first workflows and expand multimedia content production across TV, web, mobile, and social platforms.
• Enhance technical infrastructure with mobile journalism (MoJo) equipment and staff training.
• Boost audience engagement, especially among youth, while promoting inclusive and diverse content.

During the visit, the delegation—which included Mr. Ferdinand Koenig, Mr. Danijel Kovačević, and Ms. Sanja Hamitovićfrom the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms. Simone Voigt, Director General of the Goethe-Institut to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Marc-André Schmachtel, Director of IMM and Mrs Georgia Trismpioti, Regional Team Leader of IMM—held fruitful discussions with the RTVFBiH team on how public broadcasters can further empower the next generation of journalists through mentorship, innovation, and hands-on media engagement.

Special thanks were extended to Mr. Džemal Šabić, Director General of RTVFBiH, Ms. Kristina Pranjić, TV host and producer, and Ms. Inela Subašić, Editor ofFederalna.ba, for their inspiring contributions and continued support for youth-driven media development.

The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of the European Union, Goethe-Institut, and RTVFBiHto advancing innovation, public trust, and youth participation in public service media across the Western Balkans.

Managed by the Goethe-Institut, on behalf of the European Commission and in collaboration with its implementing partner DW Akademie, the EU-funded "Innovation. Media. Minds: EU Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans" continues to play a crucial role in supporting the Western Balkans' journey towards European integration, demonstrating the power of strategic funding in transforming public service media.