Christian Schmidt

US to reconsider presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The United States will "reconsider" its presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina after failed negotiations over the appointment of a new High Representative for the country, the US State Department said.

Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Open to Pausing Laws, Sets Conditions

The Bosnian Serb president Milorad Dodik is open to pausing the controversial laws that have been introduced – if the UN's high representative stops.

NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasizes that the development in Bosnia with challenging Serbian leaders will not be tolerated by the military alliance. Rutte warned that a "security vacuum may arise".

Republika Srpska Defies Central Authority: What Dodik's Move Means

The Bosnian Serb entity Republika Srpska's leader Milorad Dodik has signed a law that stops the central power's police and judiciary from exercising their authority in the area.

Bosnian Serb accused of undermining peace

Bosnia's High Representative, the German Christian Schmidt, accuses leaders of the Serbian population group of trying to destabilize the situation in the country and "undermine" existing peace agreements.

Loud Separatist Sentenced to Prison in Bosnia