11/10/2023 (Agence Europe) – Major General László Sticz has been officially appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Operation Althea) from 21 January 2024, according to the legal act published in the Official Journal of the EU on Wednesday 11 October (see EUROPE B13257A31). Mr Sticz will replace the Austrian Major General Helmut Habermayer, who has been in the role since 20 January 2023. (CG)