Politics of Republika Srpska

Balkans Geopolitical Center: European Experts Urge Restoration of Dayton Agreement Principles for Bosnia

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Monday, October 1, 2018
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Johannes Hbner, a former Freedom Party deputy of the Austrian Parliament, emphasised the need to respect the Dayton peace agreement.

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  • Johannes Hbner, a former Freedom Party deputy of the Austrian Parliament, emphasised the need to respect the Dayton peace agreement.
  • According to Hbner, if the EU respected the will of all constituent parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina, it would be possible to quickly reach a lasting solution.
  • He compared the situation of Serbs in Bosnia with that of the Flemish in Belgium, which he described as another "artificial country".
  • Following their meetings with Serb Republic President Milorad Dodik and other top officials, both expressed the hope that they will be successful in the forthcoming election.