07/17/2025
High Representative takes action to safeguard functionality of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
High Representative takes action to safeguard functionality of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
Press Conferences
03/27/2024
HR statement regarding Election Integrity Package – highlights
Today, I will do what was supposed to be done years ago and should be understood in a democracy: the guarantee of free, fair and democratic elections for all citizens of Bosnia Herzegovina. So I announce my decision to deliver changes to the Election Law of BiH, in line with my mandate, in support of this country’s just-announced EU accession proce [...]
12/19/2023
VIDEO: HR statement on election integrity
Statement by the High Representative, Christian Schmidt, on election integrity in Bosnia and Herzegovina and measures to improve it ahead of the 2024 local elections
12/04/2019
Remarks by HR Valentin Inzko and PDHR Michael Scanlan at the press conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
During the first day of our meeting, we had two thematic sessions. The first one we dedicated to local level developments which, unfortunately, tend to be neglected due to the fact that bigger events and developments attract the most attention.
06/18/2019
Remarks by HR Valentin Inzko and PDHR Michael Scanlan at the press conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
Over the last two days, we have had an extensive agenda, which, I am sure, does not come as a surprise for you.
12/05/2018
Remarks by HR and PDHR at a press conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
It is unfortunate that the Russian Federation was not able to join the Communique this time due to disagreement on certain issues, but I want to reiterate that the Russian Federation is a valued member of the PIC and that despite this fact, the international community remains united in its goal of encouraging a stable and prosperous Bosnia and Herz [...]
06/06/2018
Press conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
Our discussions were very focused and the Political Directors shared most of the same concerns about the direction in which BiH is going and on what the priorities need to be in the period ahead.
12/08/2017
Press Conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
Over the course of our session, we reached a high level of agreement when it comes to the text of the Communique, although – unfortunately, the Russian Federation decided not to associate themselves with the text.
12/07/2016
Press Conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
I am pleased to say that there was a high-level of consensus on the text of the Communique, although, unfortunately, the Russian Federation provided a footnote to one of the paragraphs with which it could not agree.
06/08/2016
Press Conference following the session of the PIC Steering Board
Firstly, we are welcoming the application letter of 15th of February. Some members regretted that not much progress has been achieved after the 16th of February, but it was a very important step for Bosnia and Herzegovina because BiH has decided about its direction.