Parliamentarians have given the impression that they believe
“I am pleased that the House of Representatives of Bosnia and
The inaugural session of
“In any democracy, the conduct of parliamentarians is crucial, the High Representative and EU Special Representative wrote. “Democracies only flourish if members of parliament act – and are seen to act – with integrity and responsibility in the interests of all those they represent.”
Mr Schwarz-Schilling made clear that he believed that this parliament could be a historic one. “It can and should pass key laws to help improve the life of citizens and move
The High Representative and EU Special Representative pointed out, however, that only the country’s parliamentarians can take the steps that are necessary to achieve these goals. “I will not do their work for them, nor will it be done by others in the international community,” he wrote.
“Members of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s House of Representatives must demonstrate that they can take their country and all its citizens forward from division and despair and lead them to prosperity, security and full Euro-Atlantic integration,” Mr Schwarz-Schilling, concluded.
The text of the High Representative/EU Special Representative’s weekly column can be accessed at www.ohr.int and www.eusrbih.org.