AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Election Watch in BiH: A delegation of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina from Sept. 15–17 to assess the election campaign and political climate ahead of the Oct. 4 general elections, with meetings in Sarajevo and Banja Luka plus planned talks with OSCE/ODIHR and the Central Election Commission. War Crimes Politics: Bosnia’s Defence Minister Zukan Helez’s remarks after Ratko Mladić’s funeral sparked fresh backlash, with Serbia and Republika Srpska-linked officials trading accusations over Dayton and constitutional stability. Diplomatic Fallout: Canada reiterated that honoring convicted war criminals is unacceptable, adding its voice to Western criticism after the Mladić funeral. Security & Border Disruption: Bosnia and Serbia-linked carriers and heavy goods vehicles are set to join a strike on Sept. 14, with border terminals expected to be blocked; authorities urge travelers to check conditions and use alternative routes. Regional Connectivity: ACI EUROPE highlighted Bosnia’s aviation growth, citing Sarajevo Airport’s rising passenger numbers and connectivity gains as the country pushes deeper into the European aviation area. Sports (Local Angle): Bosnia’s Muharemović and Chelsea’s comeback vs Leeds grabbed attention, while Bosnia’s Eternal Derby between Željezničar and Sarajevo is also flagged for tonight.
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