EU–US Diplomatic Clash Over Bosnia’s Top Envoy: Ambassadors are set to meet in Sarajevo to try again to agree on a new High Representative after Christian Schmidt’s resignation, with Washington pushing for Antonio Zanardi Landi and parts of the EU backing René Troccaz—keeping the OHR successor in limbo. Peace Process Governance: The PIC Steering Board session is not happening, only a regular ambassadors’ meeting, as consultations continue and the international role in Bosnia’s post-Dayton order stays contested. Migration & Border Security: Frontex warns that nationals from China, Russia and Turkey are misusing visa-free access through the Western Balkans as a stepping stone toward irregular entry into the EU, urging tighter visa policies across the region. Local Administration & Economy: Federation PM Nermin Nikšić says an instruction is being prepared for a possible non-working day on Thursday due to the Bosnia–USA World Cup match, with local governments and businesses deciding and catering allowed to work. Civic Participation: Sarajevo hosts the Second Conference of the Council of National Minorities, focusing on amendments to BiH’s electoral law and minority political participation. Security Presence: EUFOR commander Maurizio Fronda visited Kupres municipalities with BiH’s defence minister, stressing cooperation with local authorities to maintain stability. Climate Pressure: Extreme heat continues across the region, with wildfires reported including in Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding strain to emergency services.