23.02.2007
1. Introduction 1.1. On 17 November 2006, Office of the High Representative (hereinafter ”OHR”) was invited by the Constitutional Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate as a party to the proceedings in its case No U-31/06 initiated before the Constitutional Court of the Federation of BiH (her...
23.02.2007
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, today condemned the murder of Dusko Kondor, a Human Rights activist from Bijeljina and extended his sympathies to Mr. Kondor’s family and friends.OHR has been in touch with law enforcement authorities and understands ...
23.02.2007
It’s the Future of Bosnia and Herzegovina that MattersOn Monday and Tuesday, the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council will meet in Brussels, together with representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by the Presidency and the Prime Minister.A great deal has been written and said about this meeting, and...
23.02.2007
The future of the OHR is important – but the really important issue is the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its people, the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, wrote in his weekly newspaper column days before the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) meets in Brussels to cha...
22.02.2007
The best way to communicate the positive reality of foreign direct investment is to demonstrate the number of jobs that have been created as a result of it, the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz Schilling, told a business audience in Sarajevo this evening.Mr Schwarz-Schilling acknowle...
22.02.2007
Investment Means JobsLadies and Gentlemen,First of all let me say what a pleasure it is to be here with you this evening at so encouraging an event. It is positive for those companies that are being recognised for their contribution to the economy of this country. And it is positive for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a whol...
22.02.2007
Talks Must Continue As Soon As Possible A window of opportunity still exists for agreement on police reform. Although many other issues are on the all parties have an enormous incentive to reach agreement. Last December the Peace Implementation Council called for constructive talks among the political parties...
20.02.2007
The Office of the High Representative needs to stay open for another year to take forward the process of reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, wrote in a newspaper article published today, adding that the international community should cont...
20.02.2007
Time for ownershipTwo opposite worldviews dominate the debate about the best way to tackle post-war situations – whether in the Balkans, in Afghanistan or Iraq. The first one encourages straightforward international intervention in domestic legislation to lay the foundations for democratic procedures and the rule of la...
20.02.2007
OHR, Mario BrkicOSCE, Mersiha Causevic-PodzicEUFOR, Nicholas Foster OHRTwo Elements Required For Police Reform AgreementThe discussions on police restructuring based on the report of the Police Directorate continue today.2 March is the deadline for State and Entity governments to sign up to a police reform, and th...