Speeches
05/10/2023
Remarks by High Representative Christian Schmidt to the United Nations Security Council
Almost three decades have passed since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. I see encouraging developments in post-conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina, but I also see profound threats to the fundamentals of the Peace Agreement. I am pleased to have the opportunity to report to the UN Security Council about the situation.
04/07/2023
Statement by HR Christian Schmidt regarding the FBiH Government formation deadlock
The constitutional deadline for the formation of the Federation Government has passed. This means that the election results cannot be fully implemented, even though there are majorities in both chambers of the Federation Parliament to vote on a Government. After having had a lot of talks, I will remind all political stakeholders of their responsib [...]
03/08/2023
Brčko continues positive processes, but progress must be faster
March 8 gives us an opportunity to draw a line and evaluate the progress made in the past year. I am pleased to say that the District has continued positive processes.
02/16/2023
Supervisor’s Address at the Ceremony of Unveiling the Memorial to the Civilian War Victims in Brčko
Today we have gathered here to finish the work started by my predecessor, Raffi Gregorian, and your predecessors.
07/11/2022
HR Schmidt in Potočari: The politics of hatred deliver nothing but misery
The lesson of what happened in Srebrenica must never be forgotten. It is that the politics of hatred, the politics of resentment, of fear delivers nothing except misery.
06/07/2022
Statement by the HR Christian Schmidt on the financing of 2022 General Elections in BiH
I took note of the long overdue decision taken yesterday by the BiH Council of Ministers which seemed to be a step in the right direction. After reviewing it, I have seen that it was good, but not good enough.
05/11/2022
Remarks by High Representative Christian Schmidt to the United Nations Security Council
It is an honor to address this distinguished body for the first time in my capacity as High Representative, presenting the 61st Report of the High Representative, as it is a good exercise and important to keep the United Nations informed about developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
03/08/2022
Speech by PDHR/Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan on the occasion of the Brčko District Day
Last year, at this event, I said it was too early to convey a celebratory message as the output from the reforms to get Brčko back on track after a decade of poor governance and mismanagement were not yet visible. Today, I can say the positive changes are coming into focus.
05/04/2021
Remarks by High Representative Valentin Inzko to the United Nations Security Council
It is my sincere honour to address this distinguished body once again. Having in mind that this may very well be my last address as High Representative before the Security Council, I regret that we are unable to meet in person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to wreak havoc in much of the world. As always, I hope all of you and your res [...]
03/08/2021
Speech by Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan on the occasion of the Brčko District Day
Today, I will not give a celebratory speech. I will save that for next year when there should be reason for it.