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Recriminalization of defamation is an attack on the rights of RS citizens
07/21/2023Changes to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska that recriminalize defamation represent an attack on civil liberties characteristic of authoritarian regimes. They serve to restrict freedom of speech and shrink the space for civic engagement as the cornerstones of a democratic society.
HR Schmidt urges authorities to ensure uninterrupted work of BiH Constitutional Court in line with Constitution
07/17/2023In reference to recent public discussions on the vacant seats in the BiH Constitutional Court, as well as the regrettable early retirement of the Court’s Vice President, Judge Zlatko Knežević, High Representative Christian Schmidt wishes to remind the decision-makers on all levels of government of their obligation to ensure the uninterrupted work o [...]
Eight expert consultation on state property: Discussion on property issues related to former SFRY and SR BiH assets
07/14/2023As part of the ongoing sessions, the eighth expert consultation group meeting was held today at the British Embassy in Sarajevo. The Working Group discussed various modalities of ownership, management, and use of various assets of the former SFRY and SRBiH, as well as some other categories of state property.
VIDEO: Address by HR Schmidt at 2023 Srebrenica Genocide commemoration
07/11/2023Address by High Representative Christian Schmidt at the commemoration for Srebrenica Genocide victims held in the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center on 11 July 2023.
High Representative at Dubrovnik Forum: Strong international community response needed in BiH
07/09/2023High Representative Christian Schmidt attended the 16th Dubrovnik Forum “Navigating the global reshuffle” and spoke at the panel discussion “Western Balkans: A New Euro-Atlantic Momentum”.
Supervisor: Brčko District’s status is clear, entities are obligated to support it
07/06/2023The administrative and territorial structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina is clear, as is the status of Brčko District in line with the Final Award and the Amendment I to the BiH Constitution.