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Take the Initiative on a Grand Scale

08.10.2014

BiH citizens can achieve fundamental and positive political change on Sunday – but the only way that will happen is if large numbers of citizens exercise their democratic right and go to the polling stations and vote, High Representative Valentin Inzko said today.“On Sunday, BiH citizens have an opportunity...

Nezavisne novine: Interview with HR Valentin Inzko

04.10.2014

By Almedin ŠišićNezavisne novine: A few days ago you registered as an observer at the upcoming elections. What prompted you to make this, at the very least, unusual decision for a diplomat?Valentin Inzko: I want to underscore the importance of elections as a democratic tool and wanted to make my contribution. If y...

OHR Legal Department’s written observations concerning ongoing litigation procedure before the Court of BiH between the BiH MoD, as the plaintiff, and RS and others, as the defendant, in the matter of determination of ownership right and return to possess

26.09.2014

I. Introduction 1. On 30 May 2014 the Office of the Public Attorney of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the competent legal representative, submitted on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Ministry of Defence (hereinafter: the plaintiff) a lawsuit against Republika Srpska and others (hereinafter: the defendant) in the matter...

Citizens in Brcko District should ensure they can vote on election day

25.09.2014

High Representative Valentin Inzko and the Supervisor for Brcko David Robinson today reminded residents of Brcko District that they can still declare their entity citizenship in time to vote at the general elections on 12 October. They made the following joint statement:“Voters of Brcko District – like all...

Dnevni avaz: Interview with PDHR David M. Robinson

24.09.2014

By Sead NumanovićDnevni avaz: What is your view of the cross that has been put up on Zlatiste?David M. Robinson: It’s a grotesque misuse of a religious symbol and a cheap political stunt designed to provoke a reaction in anticipation of the elections. Is this really what most people want? I hope they will...

Entities have no right to secede under the Dayton Peace Agreement

19.09.2014

Reacting to factually incorrect statementsreported in the media, High Representative Valentin Inzko today reiterated thatBosnia and Herzegovina is an internationally recognized state whose sovereigntyand territorial integrity is guaranteed under international law and by theDayton Peace Agreement."Entities have no right...

Commitment to the People of Bosnia and Herzegovina

17.09.2014

International Community remains committed to helping Bosnia and Herzegovina and its people recover from conflict, and “we will continue working until that commitment is fulfilled,” said Principal Deputy High Representative David Robinson today while speaking at Prokosko Lake at a ceremony to mark the 17th a...

Valentin Inzko Congratulates Federica Mogherini

10.09.2014

The new EU Commission will play an indispensable role in helping the countries of the Western Balkans eliminate obstacles to prosperity and security, High Representative Valentin Inzko said today in a letter to the new Vice President of the Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Federica...

High Representative donates funds to associations helping children with autism

09.09.2014

High Representative Valentin Inzko decided to partially accept the Ice Bucket Challenge from HDZ BiH President Dragan Čović, whom he also wishes to thank for his nice words and the fact that he remembered him in this special occasion.Of course, the High Representative will be pleased to take part in this acti...