A growing rift is becoming visible between the Federation’s two leading Bosniak-majority parties, the SDA and the SDP. SDA ministers voted against the proposed 2012 budget in Wednesday’s Council of
Category: Current Developments
Bosnia government adopts budget to open IMF door – Reuters
The BiH Council of Ministers has approved the proposed 2012 state budget drafted by Minister of Finance Nikola Spiric. The measure passed over opposition from the SDA. The budget must
Bosnia May Ask Croatia For Export Concessions – BalkanInsight
When Croatia joins the European Union next year, BiH stands to lose one of its most important trading partners, as BiH export practices are out of step with EU regulations.
Mostar’s Unity Not in Danger, Inzko Says – BalkanInsight
In the midst of ongoing discussions over the political future of the city of Mostar, High Representative Inzko suggested in a public statement that the international community would respond to
Fule: “Bosnia-Herzegovina can only join EU as single state” – B92
This report from B92 provides additional details on yesterday’s European Parliament debate on BiH’s potential EU candidacy. According to EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule, “The EU needs to witness convincing