Statements

BiH Presidency Chairman Šefik Džaferović received in a farewell visit Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Margret Uebber

7/27/2022

The interlocutors discussed the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They paid special attention to the announcements about the imposition of the Election Law by Office of High Representative.

Chairman Džaferović said that it is not good for High Representative to impose unbalanced changes to the Constitution of the Federation of BiH entity and the Election Law in order to satisfy the demands of only one political party.

Džaferović said that in the agreement signed with President of the European Council Charles Michel, the leaders of the political parties agreed that the talks on limited constitutional and electoral reforms would continue six months after the elections and after forming of governments at all levels, and by undermining this agreement, Office of High Representative is questioning the credibility of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Džaferović underlined that unbalanced and discriminatory changes could harm Office of High Representative as an institution which, according to the Dayton Peace Agreement, is necessary for Bosnia and Herzegovina to function.

They discussed the European path of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the prospects for acquiring candidate status.

Džaferović thanked Ambassador Uebber for her engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina and wished her good health and professional and personal success.