European Union Force in BiH

Tue, Feb 07, 2023

Details: Written by Major Matthias Jauk; Category: Latest News; Created: 18 October 2021

On Monday 18th of October a ceremony, presided over by Commander EUFOR, Major General Alexander Platzer, marked the Change of Command of the EUFOR Multinational Battalion (MNBN). The Multinational Battalion is comprised of 3 different nations Austria, Hungary and Turkey who serve together within EUFOR.

Details: Written by Major Matthias Jauk; Category: Latest News; Created: 15 October 2021

Earlier today, COM EUFOR, Major General Alexander Platzer, met with the newly appointed foreign minister of Austria, Mr Michael Linhart.

Details: Written by Capt Eoin Murphy; Category: Latest News; Created: 25 September 2021

Saturday 25th September 2021 marked the opening ceremony for Exercise EUFOR Quick Response 2021. The annual exercise tests EUFOR’s capability to call up and deploy its Intermediate Reserve Forces (IRF) held at high readiness by contributing nations.

Details: Written by Major Matthias Jauk; Category: Latest News; Created: 08 October 2021

Earlier this week, the AFBiH Demining Battalion was visited by EU Policy Officer for the European Peace Facility of European External Action Service (EEAS) Mrs. Angelica LAZAR and Special Matter Experts of HQ EUFOR as a part of a fact finding mission in order to gain information about challenges and needs of this unique unit.

Details: Written by Capt Eoin Murphy; Category: Latest News; Created: 21 September 2021

COM EUFOR Major General Alexander Platzer, and the SAWAD (Special Ammunition and Weapons Advisor) to COM EUFOR, Col Martin Trachsler attended the Strategic Committee for Weapons, Ammunition and Explosive Ordnance.