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U.S. Signals Reduced Bosnia High Rep Mandate, Possible Nominee

5/13/2026

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U.S. Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce told the Security Council the Bosnia High Representative mandate will be narrowed after the current envoy departs.
Christian Schmidt will leave the High Representative post in June, and his successor will receive a reduced mandate.
Schmidt warned that Bosnian Serb politicians are blocking state institutions and eroding constitutional order.
Bruce said the United States may nominate its own candidate for the next High Representative.

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U.S. Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce told the Security Council the Bosnia High Representative mandate will be narrowed after the current envoy departs.
Christian Schmidt will leave the High Representative post in June, and his successor will receive a reduced mandate.
Schmidt warned that Bosnian Serb politicians are blocking state institutions and eroding constitutional order.
Bruce said the United States may nominate its own candidate for the next High Representative.