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Transcript of the High Representative’s Press Conference with the Minister for Human Rights and Refugees and the Representatives of the Associations of Decertified Police Officers of RS and FB&H

29.03.2006

The High Representative, Christian Schwarz-SchillingGood afternoon. Thank you for coming. I will say a few words and then hand over to Minister Kebo and some of the representatives of the decertified police officers standing here behind me. First, let me say that I fully understand the difficult situation in which the...

Transcript of the International Agencies' Joint Press Conference

28.03.2006

OHR, Oleg Milisic EUFOR, Karen Halsey  OHR I have a couple of points for you this morning but let me clarify some media reporting right off.It was reported last night that the HR would be in Foca tomorrow.  The HR is not visiting Foca but he has welcomed the liftin...

Elections Are the Indispensable Mechanism of a Functioning Democracy

27.03.2006

The High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, today welcomed the BiH House of Peoples' decision to amend the BiH Election Law, allowing voters to be registered automatically. The system, known as "Passive Voter Registration" should simplify the voting process, and encourage voters to the polls.Election turnout...

Statement: HR welcomes lifting of Lautenberg Sanctions on Foca

27.03.2006

"I welcome the lifting of the 'Lautenberg Sanctions' on the Municipality of Foca. This is an indication of a change in the Municipality and confirms that the application of strict conditionality can have a positive effect. Moreover the lifting of this sanction shows that making progress has benefits; an...

LEGAL OFFICER

27.03.2006

DUTY STATION:                Bana Luka GRADE:                                8CONTRACT TY...

2006 Is a Crucial Year for Bosnia and Herzegovina

27.03.2006

“2006 is a crucial year forBosnia and Herzegovina – the country has three key priorities: elections, completing the first phase of constitutional reform, and the SAA negotiations,” the High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, said today.The High Representative emphasized that in the election campaign citizens...

High Representative Welcomes Presidency Decision

27.03.2006

The High Representative, Christian Schwarz-Schilling, welcomed the Presidency’s Decision of 25 March to send draft constitutional amendments to the BiH Parliament.“It is now time for the proper democratic process in Parliament to take place and for the people’s representatives to assess these amendments, which will str...