As it is pointed out, the closure of the Office of the High Representative is not based on time limits, but on meeting the set criteria

US Embassy: We look forward to working with the incoming High Representative Christian Schmidt

US fully supports essential role and mandate of Office of High Representative

My conscience dictates that I have no right to end my term while the convicted war criminals are being glorified, he added

Valentin Inzko: Forgiveness and reconciliation are most important

The conditions for closing the Office were clearly laid out in 2008 in the 5+2 Agenda with support of the whole Peace Implementation Council Steering Board, including Russia

Ambassador Richard Mills Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations stated that the U.S. expressed support for the PIC’s appointment of Christian Schmidt as the next High Representative of B&H

USA expressed support for the appointment of Schmidt as next High Representative

Media freedom and freedom of expression are fundamental values and essential pillars of democracy, he added

Inzko: Journalists play a vital role in every democratic society

Inzko: Authorities in B&H must protect journalists

The rhetoric of division only slows down the progress that will benefit all citizens of B&H, Nelson emphasized

Nelson speaks with Dodik about the appointment of the new HR Christian Schmidt

It is a great honor, but also a responsibility to work in close cooperation with the international community for the future of the people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said Schmidt

Christian Schmidt for "Avaz": For now, I will refrain from commenting on the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Today in Sarajevo, the Ambassadors of the member states of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council appointed Christian Schmidt as new High Representative

Inzko for "Avaz": I resigned, Good news for Bosnia!

The PIC SB looks forward to working with Mr. Schmidt when he takes up his duties as the High Representative on 1st August 2021 upon which Mr. Inzko’s resignation will become effective

OHR: Schmidt is the new High Representative in B&H

The transition of the leadership is a normal part of the functioning of any institution and any future transition will be carried out in accordance with the legally prescribed conditions, the US Embassy in B&H said

The United States will support Christian Schmidt as a candidate for High Representative in B&H

Both EU standards and domestic regulation define strict criteria for the selection of Securities Commission’s members, including with regard to education, expert and professional knowledge, conflict of interest

The FB&H Parliament must appoint new members

Joint statement by the EU in B&H, U.S. Embassy in B&H, British Embassy in B&H and the OHR: Urgently unblock the work of the FB&H Securities Commission

Responsibility for dealing with the pandemic must rest with the authorities, it is stated

Warning of PIC and international organizations in B&H

Ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board (SB) and the Board of Principals* (BoP) on the COVID-19 situation in B&H

A special session of the RS National Assembly is being held today

Dodik: The Bosniak political elite has been holding the people captive for 26 years, talking about the change of the Constitution which abolishes the genocidal creation of RS, and they cannot make compromises by accepting the transfer of competencies or abolition

Dodik: It is unacceptable to discuss the fate of B&H from a distance

During a telephone conversation Komšić pointed out that the support of Washington, London and Brussels is crucial for the successful functioning of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić

Komšić speaks with Schmidt: The priorities from EC Opinion should be OHR agenda

They called on Mostar City Councilors not to further delay the mayoral election process

Do not delay further the election of the mayor of Mostar

"A country aspiring to become an EU Member State must adhere to the principles of the rule of law"

The newly appointed City Council of Mostar adopted a decision, on February 5th, to conduct the election of the mayor of Mostar by public ballot

US fully supports essential role and mandate of Office of High Representative

Valentin Inzko: Forgiveness and reconciliation are most important

USA expressed support for the appointment of Schmidt as next High Representative

Inzko: Authorities in B&H must protect journalists

Nelson speaks with Dodik about the appointment of the new HR Christian Schmidt

Christian Schmidt for "Avaz": For now, I will refrain from commenting on the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inzko for "Avaz": I resigned, Good news for Bosnia!

OHR: Schmidt is the new High Representative in B&H

The United States will support Christian Schmidt as a candidate for High Representative in B&H

Joint statement by the EU in B&H, U.S. Embassy in B&H, British Embassy in B&H and the OHR: Urgently unblock the work of the FB&H Securities Commission

Ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board (SB) and the Board of Principals* (BoP) on the COVID-19 situation in B&H

Dodik: It is unacceptable to discuss the fate of B&H from a distance

Komšić speaks with Schmidt: The priorities from EC Opinion should be OHR agenda

Do not delay further the election of the mayor of Mostar

Intl. organizations request first round of voting for Mostar mayor be repeated

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US fully supports essential role and mandate of Office of High Representative

Valentin Inzko: Forgiveness and reconciliation are most important

USA expressed support for the appointment of Schmidt as next High Representative

Inzko: Authorities in B&H must protect journalists

Nelson speaks with Dodik about the appointment of the new HR Christian Schmidt

Christian Schmidt for "Avaz": For now, I will refrain from commenting on the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inzko for "Avaz": I resigned, Good news for Bosnia!

OHR: Schmidt is the new High Representative in B&H

The United States will support Christian Schmidt as a candidate for High Representative in B&H

Joint statement by the EU in B&H, U.S. Embassy in B&H, British Embassy in B&H and the OHR: Urgently unblock the work of the FB&H Securities Commission

Ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board (SB) and the Board of Principals* (BoP) on the COVID-19 situation in B&H

Dodik: It is unacceptable to discuss the fate of B&H from a distance

Komšić speaks with Schmidt: The priorities from EC Opinion should be OHR agenda

Do not delay further the election of the mayor of Mostar

Intl. organizations request first round of voting for Mostar mayor be repeated