OHR Press Releases
07/01/2026
Acting High Representative Louis J. Crishock assumes office
Following the decision of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board (PIC SB) to appoint Louis J. Crishock as Acting High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, he today assumed the duties of Acting High Representative, taking over from former High Representative Christian Schmidt.
06/30/2026
Statement of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council
The Ambassadors of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC SB) formally appointed current Principal Deputy High Representative Louis J. Crishock as the Acting High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina until the finalisation of the appointment of the new High Representative.
06/30/2026
High Representative Schmidt meets Central Election Commission Chairman Jovan Kalaba: Safeguarding Election Integrity
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Jovan Kalaba, to discuss preparations for the 2026 General Elections.
06/26/2026
High Representative Schmidt highlights the importance of youth engagement for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European future
High Representative Christian Schmidt took part as a panellist in the discussion “The Future of Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina: European Perspective and Civic Engagement,” organised by the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Sarajevo.
06/25/2026
Supervisor Crishock visits Brčko Port and Brčko District Captaincy
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock met today with Brčko Port Deputy Director Mirna Salijević and Brčko District Port Captaincy office manager, Mladen Rogić.
06/25/2026
Supervisor Crishock meets with the leadership of Brčko District
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock visited Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he met with District officials to discuss current political and economic developments, particularly the implementation of key infrastructure and development projects essential to enhancing the quality of life for [...]
06/24/2026
Supervisor Crishock watches BiH’s FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Brčko
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock joined citizens at the city square in Brčko this evening to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national team
06/24/2026
High Representative Christian Schmidt meets with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
High Representative Christian Schmidt met with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
06/24/2026
Principal Deputy High Representative Louis Crishock hosts students from the University of North Carolina
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock met with students from University of North Carolina today.
06/22/2026
High Representative Schmidt met with the leadership of Federal State Schleswig-Holstein
At the invitation of Minister-President Daniel Günther, High Representative Christian Schmidt met with the leadership of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.