EU Delegation in BiH welcomes Christian Schmidt's decisions

(Patria) - The European Union emphasizes the importance of ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and public trust in the democratic process in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In this context, High Representative Christian Schmidt has taken measures to ensure the timely procurement of equipment for the Central Election Commission before the General Elections in October 2026.

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What the decisions made by Schmidt specify: The debt of Viaduct will be paid with money belonging to the entity of Rs

(Patria) - High Representative in BiH Christian Schmidt imposed a decision amending the Law on Financing of Institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina (“Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina” no. 61/04, 49/09, 42/12, 87/12, 3

Given the months-long absence of a state budget for 2025, the use of the High Representative's executive powers to address the urgency of the electoral process integrity is the only remaining measure, the EU Delegation in BiH stated today.

Regarding the use of High Representative Christian Schmidt's executive powers on July 17, 2025. pic.twitter.com/PA9yfTLLa1

— EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina (@eubih) July 17, 2025