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Zlatko Lagumdzija on BiH's UN Strategy
Summary: - Zlatko Lagumdžija, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ambassador to the UN, discusses broad geopolitical shifts (global realignment, tech and climate/energy transitions) and their implications for BiH in a Dnevnik D interview. - BiH’s strategic posture: no fundamental differences between the US and EU in goals, but differences in priorities—US emphasizes stability and economic mobilization; the EU emphasizes political/institutional processes. - Role of international institut
2026-05-24Schmidt’s 69th Report
Schmidt’s 69th Report highlights ongoing fragility in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) amid persistent secessionist rhetoric and institutional deadlock. Key points relevant to your query include: - Security and governance: Overall security is described as stable but fragile. EUFOR remains relevant. Political disputes over the Dayton Agreement and deepening institutional blockades continue to hinder BiH’s functioning, with the Constitutional Court lacking RS members due to RS Ass
2026-05-24Schmidt: Bosnia's Future at a Crossroads
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a divided international stance on the future of the Dayton settlement. High Representative Christian Schmidt says there is no unified global approach to BiH’s political development, with differing visions about continuing Dayton versus other paths and the role of international actors. He stresses the need for a clear, broad consensus among international partners to effectively govern, even if it requires compromising on positions he personally dis
2026-05-24EU Warns Bosnia Gas Project Threatens Aid
Summary: The EU warns that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s designation of a private US investor (AAF Infrastructure and Energy) as the developer of a planned gas pipeline could threaten its EU accession progress and about 1 billion euros in Brussels funding. The EU says the project legislation (lex specialis) risks violating EU energy-market rules that require transparency, competition, and open access, not exclusive control by a single operator. Bosnia’s Federation recently passed
2026-05-24BiH FM at the GLOBSEC Forum
Summary: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković spoke at the GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, framing EU enlargement as a security imperative and a long-term investment in peace and democratic resilience. He argued that EU integration should be achievable through fair reforms and strong political engagement, warning of the country’s current political crisis and threats to the constitutional order. Konaković called for clearer European engagement, visible sup
2026-05-24