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HR/EUSR Calls for Open and Constructive Debate

07.09.2010

The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, met separately today with the leader of the HDZ, Dragan Covic, and the leader of the SDP, Zlatko Lagumdzija.These meetings were part of a series of consultations the HR/EUSR is holding with senior politicians ahead of the 3 October elections.During...

Deputy Head of Office, OHR Brcko

06.09.2010

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Inzko Meets Turkish President Gül

03.09.2010

The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, met in Sarajevo today with the President of the Republic of Turkey, H.E. Abdullah Gül. The High Representative and EU Special Representative emphasized the important role played by the Republic of Turkey in the region and for Bosnia and Herzegovina....

HR Meets German Parliamentarians

02.09.2010

High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, met today in Sarajevo with the delegation of the Bundestag, Germany’s State parliament. HR/EUSR Inzko set out the current political situation in BiH expressing his expectation that after the elections in October the new authorities will refocus on the E...

High Representative Annuls Appointment of West Herzegovina Canton Government

02.09.2010

High Representative Valentin Inzko today issued a Decision annulling the appointment of a new cantonal government by the West Herzegovina Canton Assembly, until such time as the regular OHR vetting procedure is completed. The Assembly's action of 27 August circumvented the established and longstanding procedure, under...

Desision Nullifying and Voiding the Decision of the Assembly of the Western-Herzegovina Canton on Approval of the Government of the Western-Herzegovina Canton adopted at its Session held on 27 August 2010

02.09.2010

In the exercise of the powers vested in the High Representative by Article V of Annex 10 (Agreement on Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement) to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding interpret...

Path to Europe Still Open – But Political Focus Must Change

31.08.2010

Until now, because of domestic political circumstances, Bosnia and Herzegovina has not been able to take full advantage of the opportunities raised by the improving regional climate – but this can change, High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko told an international conference in Austria today....

HR/EUSR Inzko Meets German Foreign Minister Westerwelle

26.08.2010

High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, met today in Sarajevo with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. The HR/EUSR gave Minister Westerwelle his view of the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighting specific issues, including on meeting conditions for Visa libe...

Civil service in the Federation should not become unnecessarily politicised

26.08.2010

The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko and Boris Iarochevitchfrom the European Union Delegation to BiH have met today in Sarajevo with Collegiums of Federation BiH House of Peoples and House of Representatives in order to discuss the consequences if the FBiH Parliament goes ahead and adop...