OHR Press Releases
07/09/2024
Politicians must ensure a calm and safe environment for all in BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt discussed the current developments in Bosnia Herzegovina in an extraordinary session with the ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board today and shared his observations. In addition, COMEUFOR, Major General Laszlo Sticz, provided his assessment of the security situation in BiH. The High Re [...]
06/21/2024
Outgoing Supervisor and his successor visit Brčko, affirming continued support for key reforms
Outgoing Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor, Jonathan Mennuti, and his successor, Louis Crishock, visited Brčko today and met with the District Government and Assembly leadership to discuss ongoing and future collaborations.
05/24/2024
High Representative on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Genocide in Srebrenica
The High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim to acknowledge and commemorate Srebrenica genocide.
05/14/2024
Authorities must increase efforts to expedite infrastructure and investment projects in Brčko
“Brčko authorities need to expedite administrative processes to maintain project momentum and uphold effective cooperation with international partners,” the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti said today during a visit to Brčko together with Head of the EBRD Office in BiH Manuela Naessl.
04/24/2024
High Representative reminds of the deadline for FBiH authorities to adopt their solution for further smooth appointment of the FBiH Government
The HR calls on political stakeholders to keep this deadline in mind should they have constructive proposals to improve the amendments.
04/19/2024
High Representative supports swift adoption of election integrity amendments in BiH Parliament
High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the initiative by the responsible local politicians to return to their commitment to adopt a law that protects electoral integrity in accordance with international standards and thus ensures fair elections without fraud.
03/26/2024
Election Integrity Package – General Information
We are approaching another election but authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina have not addressed numerous problems, concerns, and questions that arose in previous election cycles, as well as vast departures from international democratic standards that have been pointed out by international partners in the last 15 years.
03/19/2024
HR Schmidt meets BiH Presidency Chair Bećirović: Support for BiH’s Euro-Atlantic integration
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with Chair of the BiH Presidency, Denis Bećirović, to discuss the current political developments and reform efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s authorities aimed at advancing the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration.
03/04/2024
High Representative Schmidt at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: BiH must seize opportunity to open EU negotiations
High Representative Christian Schmidt participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, underscoring the vital importance of BiH authorities fulfilling the necessary conditions to seize the opportunity and commence membership negotiations with the European Union
02/19/2024
HR Schmidt at Munich Security Conference: Euro-Atlantic integration crucial for development and progress in BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt emphasized the critical importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina's reform-oriented engagement with the European Union during his participation at the Munich Security Conference.