25.05.2022
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with a delegation of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The High Representative briefed members of the delegation about the current state of the affairs in BiH and challenges ahead.
25.05.2022
HR Schmidt met with Damir Arnaut and Zukan Helez of the BiH House of Representatives' ad hoc investigative committee on state judiciary, and was briefed on the Committee's work. A transparent, independent and efficient judiciary deserves the support of all in BiH, said the HR.
24.05.2022
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with Acting BiH Chief Prosecutor Milanko Kajganić. The High Representative underscored that the international community expects efficient work of the BiH Prosecutor's Office in prosecuting organized crime and corruption cases, as well as continuous work on war crime cases...
24.05.2022
High Representative Christian Schmidt discussed the state of the BiH judiciary today with President of the Court of BiH, Ranko Debevec. "State-level judiciary should enjoy support from domestic political structures. Attacks and threats against the BiH Court should cease. Independent, professional, efficient, and accoun...
13.05.2022
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan attended the inaugural session of the Brčko District Council of National Minorities on Thursday. Scanlan commended the creation of this body as it will play a key role in improving the political, economic, and social status of national m...
11.05.2022
Check against delivery Madam President, Distinguished Members of the Council, It is an honor to address this distinguished body for the first time in my capacity as High Representative, presenting the 61st Report of the High Representative, as it is a good exercise and important to keep the United Nations informed ab...
11.05.2022
Summary This report covers the period from 16 October 2021 through 15 April 2022. Systematic challenges to the Dayton architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), particularly its constitutional order, have intensified during the reporting period. Since October last year, the Republika Srpska (RS) entity authorities...
29.04.2022
While Brčko is making clear progress in advancing critical infrastructure projects needed for economic growth, the next three months will show if the District authorities are ready to adopt the reforms needed to ensure good governance, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanl...
29.04.2022
High Representative Christian Schmidt paid respect to Jasenovac victims of fascist terror at Donja Gradina memorial site. “Remembering and honoring victims and survivors is our eternal task. We must never forget where inhuman ideologies and racism lead.”
27.04.2022
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with US Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried. BiH leadership needs to focus on institutional functionality, fight against corruption and reforms that bring prosperity.