OHR Press Releases
04/25/2008
Lajčák strongly condemns attacks on media freedom
The High Representative and EU Special Representative today strongly condemned all attacks on the freedom and the independence of media in Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Freedom of the media is a key freedom for all member states of the European Union, and the EU monitors very closely the quality and the situation in this area in each country that wishes [...]
04/24/2008
Lajčak: Economic and Social Council Will Help Tackle Unemployment, Poverty
Government, employers and trades unions in Bosnia and Herzegovina must start to recognise one another as legitimate partners who should be consulted on issues of economic and social policy, the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Miroslav Lajčak, said on Thursday. He stressed that the three parties to a constructive social and e [...]
04/21/2008
Lajčák: BiH must demonstrate its commitment to the EU
“Bosnia and Herzegovina must meet any EU conditionality of its own volition and thereby prove that it wants to be part of the European Union”, the High Representative and EU Special Representative told a conference on BiH’s European perspective in Vienna today.
04/19/2008
Supervisor Gregorian Clarifies Legal Basis Regarding the Monuments Issue in Brcko
Following recent media reports on an initiative to construct a monument to fallen soldiers in the center of Brcko, even without the necessary permissions, Brcko District Supervisor, Dr. Raffi Gregorian sent a letter to the Mayor of Brcko District, to clarify the legal basis with regard to the issue.
04/16/2008
Breakthrough For BiH On The Road To Europe
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Miroslav Lajčák, welcomed today’s long-awaited adoption of police reform legislation.
04/16/2008
Lajčák meets General McColl: EU integration and constitutional reform are strategic priorities
The High Representative and EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák met General John McColl, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Commander Europe and Operation Commander of Operation Althea/EUFOR in Sarajevo today.
04/16/2008
Supervisor Gregorian Commends Work of District Health Insurance Fund
Brcko Supervisor Raffi Gregorian today commended the successful functioning of the Brcko District Health Insurance Fund after meeting with Fund managers to discuss their work so far and their plans for the future.
04/11/2008
Statement by the HR/EUSR Miroslav Lajčák following the adoption of police reform legislation in the BiH House of Representatives
I welcome today's adoption of police reform laws in the BiH House of Representatives.
04/09/2008
Lajčák met Ljubić in Sarajevo
High Representative/EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák met today with the President of HDZ 1990 Božo Ljubić at the Office of the High Representative in Sarajevo. In the meeting, they discussed the European integration and constitutional reform process - topics defining the current political moment, but also the quality of BiH's fut [...]
04/08/2008
HR/EUSR Welcomes Ukrainian Commitment To BiH
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Miroslav Lajčák, met the Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kostjantyn Yelisjejev, in Sarajevo today.