Recently, the appointment of Dragana Cavka to the Managing Board of the Radio Television of Republika Srpska (RTRS) has caused quite a stir in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The National Assembly of RS elected Cavka, a Bosniak, to the Board alongside Sasa Andrijasevic from the Croat people. However, controversy arose when it was revealed that Cavka had previously identified as a Serb and had supported the RS president Milorad Dodik.
This appointment has sparked debate within the political scene of BiH, with the Bosniak Caucus raising concerns about a “Bosniak veto” being violated. While the BiH Election Law allows candidates to change their national affiliation each election cycle, this practice has been a point of contention.
Similar cases of individuals changing their national affiliation to hold certain positions have emerged, highlighting the complexities of the country’s political landscape. Meritocracy is proposed as the ideal solution, but changes to the existing laws seem unlikely in the near future.
As such, these situations will likely persist unless significant legal changes occur, as reported by Klix.ba.
E.Dz.