The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina recently adopted the Draft Law on State Property, with Serbian member Željka Cvijanović in opposition. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives. This decision has reignited long-standing political disagreements over the issue of state property within the country.
Cvijanović expressed skepticism about the bill, citing past failures of similar laws passed through overvoting. In Republika Srpska, state property is considered a red line that must not be crossed, with politicians vowing to block the law at the National Assembly.
On the other hand, politicians in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina support the law, despite recognizing its likely failure in the state Parliament. The issue of state property has long been a source of tension, with differing interpretations of the Constitution contributing to the ongoing debate.
As the country grapples with the complexities of state property legislation, the threat of foreign intervention looms. The High Representative has indicated potential intervention if the law is not adopted, prompting warnings of secession from the Republika Srpska President.