Denis Bećirović Warns Bosnia Constitutional Order Undermined
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Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović addressed the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on 22 April 2026, reaffirming the country's commitment to the organization it joined in 2002. Bećirović warned of continued political tensions and attempts to undermine Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitutional order, calling for comprehensive constitutional and electoral reform to eliminate systemic discrimination identified in European Court of Human Rights case-law. He outlined priorities including accelerating Euro-Atlantic accession and ensuring full alignment with European standards, including Venice Commission opinions.
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The document is a news announcement reporting on a political speech by the Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly. The speech reaffirms Bosnia and Herzegovina's commitment to Council of Europe values since joining in 2002 and outlines reform priorities.
Affected parties: This is an informational announcement about political priorities, not a binding regulatory instrument. Compliance officers and legal professionals should note this as a statement of political position by Bosnia and Herzegovina's presidency regarding the country's democratic reform agenda and Euro-Atlantic integration goals.
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Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirms commitment to Council of Europe values
Denis Bećirović warns Parliamentary Assembly that constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina is being undermined
Chairperson Bećirović addresses the Parliamentary Assembly. Bosnia and Herzegovina has a three-person presidency, chaired by Denis Bećirović
Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, has hailed the strong and sustained cooperation with the Council of Europe since the country joined the organisation in 2002. The country has since steadily aligned its legal and institutional framework with European standards on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
He warned of continued political tensions and attempts to undermine the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stressing the importance of safeguarding peace, stability and state institutions. While calling for comprehensive constitutional and electoral reform to eliminate systemic discrimination identified in the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, he praised the Parliamentary Assembly’s clear support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including through a resolution adopted in January of this year.
Priority reforms for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Chairperson Bećirović further called for a transition towards a more inclusive, civic-based democracy ensuring equal rights for all citizens. He emphasised that strengthening the rule of law, improving institutional functionality and fully implementing human rights standards are essential for the country’s democratic development.
Looking ahead, he outlined key priorities for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s future, including accelerating the country’s accession to Euro-Atlantic institutions and ensuring full alignment with European standards by, among other things, taking into account the opinions of the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission.
“The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in a comprehensive democratic reform of the entire social, economic and state structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will ensure that the basic political subject is the individual as a free citizen,” concluded the Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović.
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