Bosnia’s political future looks increasingly like its past
Summary
The recent general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina followed a long-standing pattern where ethnic-based parties, often described as nationalist, won the most support. These results continue political deadlock and division, making progress toward joining the European Union and NATO unlikely in the near future.Key Facts
- Elections took place on October 4 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Ethnic-based parties, mainly Croatian and Serbian nationalist groups, won significant votes.
- The political system is very complex, involving two entities, a district, and 144 local areas.
- The House of Peoples, a key parliamentary body, has been used to block decisions and progress.
- Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HDZ BiH) and Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) continue to dominate.
- These parties have prevented Bosnia from moving closer to EU and NATO membership.
- Pro-Bosnian (Bosniak) parties are divided and struggle to present a united front.
- The political situation is seen as an ongoing conflict by peaceful means, maintaining ethnic tensions rather than resolving them.
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