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IC Strongly Supports Work of State Judicial Institutions

15.04.2011

“An independent state judiciary is the cornerstone of any democracy and a fundamental criteria for the EU; BiH is no exception to this rule,” High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko told BH Chief Prosecutor Milorad Barasin when they met today in Sarajevo.The HR/EUSR welcomed Prosecutor Barasin’...

HR On Points Raised During RSNA Special Session

13.04.2011

High Representative, Valentin Inzko, has voiced grave concern over remarks made in today’s session of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (RSNA). The High Representative emphasizes the following points:(1) Urging the RSNA to initiate a process against an essential part of the Dayton Peace Agreement is irresponsib...

HR/EUSR Inzko meets ICTY Chief Prosecutor Brammertz

12.04.2011

The High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko confirmed his continued support to ensuring that war criminals are brought to justice when he met with ICTY Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz in Sarajevo today.The HR/EUSR reiterated that the OHR and EUSR will continue to support the ICTY until the rem...

HR/EUSR Inzko Met Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu

12.04.2011

During his visit to the Hungarian EU Presidency in Budapest, High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, yesterday also met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Davutoğlu. HR/EUSR Inzko informed Minister Davutoğlu about the current political situation in BiH and the ongoing go...

A New EU Approach

11.04.2011

The European Union, now acting under the Hungarian Presidency, can help Bosnia and Herzegovina emerge from its political impasse and get back on the EU road, High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko said during a meeting with Foreign Minister János Martonyiin Budapest today.The HR/EUSR stressed...

BiH citizens the real casualties of political deadlock

05.04.2011

BiH citizens are the real casualties of political deadlock, High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko told a meeting of the European Union’s Political and Security Committee in Brussels today.Six months after the election there is still no prospect of a state government being formed and many stat...

Pull Back from Confrontation and Return to Constructive Agenda

31.03.2011

The International Community can help Bosnia and Herzegovina get back on the road to recovery – if BiH leaders pull back from confrontation and return to a constructive agenda, High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko said today during a meeting with German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere.“Th...

Peace Implementation Council Steering Board Communiqué

30.03.2011

Political Directors of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board (PIC SB) met in Sarajevo on 29-30 March 2011. Representatives of selected state-level institutions participated in parts of the meeting. This is a defining period for Bosnia and Herzegovina following the general elections last year. New authorities...