OHR Press Releases
03/07/2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina upholds Rule of Law as Constitutional Court suspends Disputed RS Laws
In response to the recent laws and acts passed by the Republika Srpska National Assembly, the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued temporary measures putting them out of force as well as all acts undertaken to implement them.
03/07/2025
Supervisor Crishock: Vision and strong leadership are key to Brčko’s progress
On the occasion of Brčko District's anniversary, Principal Deputy High Representative (PDHR) and Brčko District Supervisor, Louis Crishock, concluded a two-day visit to Brčko.
03/07/2025
Speech by the PDHR and Brčko Supervisor Louis Crishock at the Brčko District 25th Anniversary ceremony
Drage Brčanke i Brčaci, dragi gosti, Let me begin today by sharing the best wishes of High Representative Christian Schmidt for a successful and productive celebration of Brčko District Day.
02/28/2025
Statement by the High Representative and Chair of the PIC Steering Board
ENTITIES MUST COMPLY FULLY WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF BIH
02/25/2025
Supervisor Warns that Threats against the Constitution and Institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina Could Trigger Review of the Brčko Final Award
Brčko Supervisor Louis Crishock has communicated with Clint Williamson, the Presiding Arbiter of the Brčko Tribunal, and he has noted that the Tribunal is closely monitoring recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
02/25/2025
Statement by the Chair of the PIC Steering Board – Video
The Peace Implementation Council Steering Board Ambassadors met today to discuss current political developments relating to the proceedings against Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik and the RS Official Gazette Acting Director Miloš Lukić.
02/25/2025
Statement by the Chair of the PIC Steering Board
The Peace Implementation Council Steering Board (PIC SB) Ambassadors met today to discuss current political developments relating to the proceedings against Republika Srpska (RS) President Milorad Dodik and the RS Official Gazette Acting Director Milos Lukic.
02/18/2025
Entities do not have statehood
The High Representative, Christian Schmidt, reaffirmed that Republika Srpska is not a state but one of two multi-ethnic entities within the sovereign state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
02/16/2025
High Representative Christian Schmidt Engages in Key Discussions on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Stability and Euro-Atlantic Integration at MSC2025
At the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC2025), High Representative Christian Schmidt participated in high-level discussions on regional security, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s reform path, and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
01/22/2025
Supervisor Crishock: Brčko District has no time to lose
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock met with Mayor Siniša Milić, Deputy Mayor Anto Domić and the newly appointed Brčko District Government, as well as with institutional representatives, Assembly Speaker Damir Bulčević, Deputy Speaker Ivo Filipović, and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Vladimir Tepavčević. [...]