Group 1 - Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently the only country in Europe without an established electricity exchange, despite the government's efforts to create a unified market regulatory framework in line with EU energy regulations [1] - The draft law for electricity regulation has not yet been submitted to the Bosnian parliament, and its approval by the end of this year remains uncertain, with the earliest possible establishment of an electricity exchange projected for the second half of 2026 [1] - The country has seen a fourfold increase in electricity imports in the first half of this year, indicating a shift from being an exporter to an importer due to policy failures and delays in renewable energy infrastructure development [1] Group 2 - Establishing an electricity exchange in Mostar could facilitate connections with neighboring markets, which is essential for Bosnia to qualify for EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) tariff exemptions by 2030 [2] - The development of renewable energy projects, such as the large wind farm in Tomislavgrad and a planned 400 MW project in Glamoč, is insufficient to address the energy supply issues and attract more foreign investment [1]