OHR Press Releases
06/13/2022
The Supervisor is changing but the reform agenda for Brčko remains unchanged
Outgoing Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan and his successor Jonathan Mennuti visited Brčko on Monday and met with the Brčko Mayor, Deputy Mayor, District Assembly Speaker, and Deputy Speaker.
05/13/2022
Real change within reach if Brčko accelerates anti-corruption and good government efforts
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan attended the inaugural session of the Brčko District Council of National Minorities
04/29/2022
Next three months crucial for ensuring good governance in Brčko
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
04/29/2022
High Representative Schmidt paid respect to Jasenovac victims at Donja Gradina memorial site
High Representative Schmidt paid respect to Jasenovac victims at Donja Gradina memorial site
04/13/2022
High Representative visits Brčko District
High Representative Christian Schmidt paid a visit to Brčko District on Wednesday. Together with Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan, he met with the government, the law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies, representatives of Brčko's business community and visited the Brcko Port.
04/12/2022
Statement of the High Representative Christian Schmidt
Today, as High Representative, I have issued an order suspending application of the Republika Srpska Law on Immovable Property Used for the Functioning of Authorities.
04/11/2022
Statement of High Representative Christian Schmidt following UK sanctions against individuals in BiH
United Kingdom sanctioning Milorad Dodik and Zeljka Cvijanovic for their undermining of the legitimacy and functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina is reasonable considering the failure of these two politicians to meet requirements of responsible politics, and a result of Mr. Dodik’s and Ms. Cvijanovic’s repeated violations of State Constitution and [...]
04/07/2022
High Representative states: The Republika Srpska Law on Immovable Property is null and void
The RS Law on Immovable Property Used for Functioning of Public Authority is unconstitutional, against Constitutional Court decisions, and is therefore anti-Dayton. It also goes against the Temporary Prohibition of Disposal of State Property.
04/07/2022
Statement by the High Representative regarding the RS Law on Immovable Property Used for the Functioning of Public Authority
The issue of state property apportionment remains unresolved in 2022 despite repeated calls of the International Community and the efforts invested by the partners of Bosnia and Herzegovina to help resolve this long-standing issue by having a state-level legislation.
04/05/2022
High Representative Schmidt remembers Olga Sučić and Suada Dilberović
HR Christian Schmidt, together with Nora Trifkovic, daughter of Olga Sučić, laid flowers today at the memorial plaque dedicated to the first two victims of the war in Sarajevo, Olga Sučić and Suada Dilberović