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New Year’s Greeting by High Representative Christian Schmidt: A Better Path in 2022
12/31/2021As we move into the New Year, I wish everyone in this wonderful country health, peace, and a good life. And I want to share with you, the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, my firm belief that there is a path forward for this country and its people.
Cooperation and coordination on all levels key to making Brčko’s highway connection a reality
12/28/2021As part of his duties in line with the Brčko Final Award, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, attended today’s meeting of BiH Minister of Transport and Communications, the Brčko Mayor and Assembly Speaker, entity Prime Ministers, and heads of entity highway companies regarding the construction of [...]
HR urges limited constitutional reform and changes to the Election Law to strengthen the fundamental principles and transparency of elections
12/23/2021The High Representative Christian Schmidt recalled that the essence of the now 12-year-old ECtHR ruling in the Sejdic – Finci case is clear: all citizens in BiH should have equal rights. The Sejdic-Finci ruling is not the only ECtHR ruling that BiH authorities continue to disregard - the authorities must also take the steps ordered by the ECtHR in [...]
Tolerance and reforms in Brčko must be respected and supported by all in BiH
12/21/2021This year has seen some progress on reforms, but 2022 must be the year in which the dreams of a better and prosperous future for Brčko are manifested, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan stated today.
HR Schmidt welcomes decision on constitutional changes in Posavina Canton
12/17/2021High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the decision of the Posavina Canton Assembly to amend its Constitution recognizing the equality of the Serb people
High Representative Christian Schmidt meets with UK’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Sir Stuart Peach
12/14/2021High Representative Christian Schmidt met with UK’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Sir Stuart Peach