AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPIC High-Representative Search: The Steering Committee of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) has started a two-day session in Sarajevo focused on picking a new High Representative after Christian Schmidt’s May resignation, with member states weighing candidates and debating whether to use Bonn powers and how the international role should evolve. Elections Watch: Bosnia’s Central Election Commission continued verifying applications for the Oct. 4, 2026 General Elections, certifying 75 parties and 4 independents after the deficiency-removal deadline, with coalition certification set for June 8–16. EU Reform Pressure: The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina and other Western Balkan states, warning of political deadlock and rule-of-law gaps that could slow EU progress. OHR Debate in Public: A Sarajevo protest urged citizens to gather outside the OHR ahead of the PIC session, while former High Rep. Valentin Inzko called for retaining OHR and Bonn powers. Local Governance & Safety: Slovakia donated firefighting equipment to Bosnia’s Central Bosnia Canton civil protection, and Bosnia’s gas security outlook improved as EU-aligned storage rules advance. World Cup, Bosnia in the Group: Canada’s home opener is set for June 12 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto as Group B attention builds.
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