OHR Press Releases
12/30/2022
New Year’s message by High Representative Christian Schmidt
Behind you is a turbulent year with intense public discussions and a general election. An exciting and promising new year is in front of you.
12/22/2022
Statement by High Representative Christian Schmidt on the celebration of 9th January as the RS Day
Commenting on the announced public celebrations on 9 January in the RS, High Representative Christian Schmidt reminded the public that the BiH Constitutional Court in a number of its decisions addressed the non-compatibility of designation of this date as the Day of the RS with the BiH Constitution and clearly determined it unconstitutional.
12/20/2022
High Representative visits Bijeljina: Full engagement required to eradicate discrimination
High Representative Christian Schmidt visited Bijeljina on Tuesday, where he met with representatives of the local community to learn about the socio-economic outlook of this part of BiH, as well as the needs and challenges of the local population, in particular displaced persons, returnees and persons from vulnerable groups.
12/15/2022
HR Schmidt congratulates citizens of BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt congratulated the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on today's decision of the EU Council to grant the status of European Union candidate country to BiH.
12/14/2022
Staying focused on development and fighting corruption, Brčko will maintain a positive momentum
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti visited the Brčko Port on Wednesday and met with Port Director and Head of the Port Modernization Project Implementation Unit. The Supervisor once more underscored the importance of this project for advancing the economic outlook of Brčko and its position as a regional trans [...]
12/08/2022
PIC SB Political Directors begin session in Sarajevo
Political Directors of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board (SB) began their two-day session in Sarajevo with a discussion on the state of rule of law in BiH. Guests at the session are Court of BiH President Ranko Debevec, BiH Chief Prosecutor Milanko Kajganić, and President of the BiH High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council Halil [...]
12/08/2022
High Representative Schmidt: Every citizen must feel safe in BiH
“Every citizen must feel safe in every corner of this country. It is up to the law enforcement bodies to provide a safe and secure environment,” said the High Representative Christian Schmidt, commenting on the most recent attack against the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Mostar.
12/06/2022
High Representative visits FBiH Constitutional Court: The Court is ready to function in full capacity
High Representative Christian Schmidt visited the FBiH Constitutional Court today and met with the Court President, Judge Aleksandra Martinovic, and her colleagues. He used this opportunity to welcome the appointment of three missing judges to the FBiH Constitutional Court’s Vital Interest Panel.
11/30/2022
High Representative continues dialogue with civil society representatives
Continuing his intensive dialogue with civil society representatives, the High Representative Christian Schmidt had another meeting today for an exchange of views and ideas regarding priority reforms needed to alleviate discrimination, promote a fully inclusive democratic system in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and address other key challenges facing the [...]
11/17/2022
High Representative congratulates newly elected BiH Presidency members
High Representative Christian Schmidt congratulated newly elected members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Denis Bećirović, Željka Cvijanović, and Željko Komšić - and wished them success in working together for the benefit of all BiH citizens.