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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and Government

Asked by Mr Alex Barros-CurtisLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 26 June 2026UIN 11011

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the impasse regarding the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina on regional stability in the Western Balkans; and what steps she is taking to mitigate associated security risks.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK is committed to upholding the peace, stability and constitutional order in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in line with the Dayton Peace Agreement. We support maintaining the role of a fully empowered High Representative to uphold this. With our partners in the Peace Implementation Council, the UK is focused on rapidly identifying and appointing a suitable successor and maintaining engagement on BiH stability. In parallel, we continue to engage with political leaders in BiH and neighbouring countries to encourage constructive engagement and deter destabilising actors

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