🚩 Bosnia and Herzegovina

• The UK government strongly condemns the secessionist actions of Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, which threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• The UK supports the Dayton peace agreement and views Dodik’s actions as unconstitutional and dangerous.
• The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina found Dodik guilty of refusing to implement decisions of the High Representative, a ruling the UK supports.
• In response to the verdict, the National Assembly of Republika Srpska adopted unconstitutional laws and proposed a new constitution, escalating tensions.
• The UK is working with international partners, including the Quint (US, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK) and the EU, to bolster security and stability in the region.
• The UK has reaffirmed its support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s territorial integrity and sovereignty through diplomatic engagements.
• Operation Althea, the EU peacekeeping mission, has activated reserve forces to provide reassurance amid rising tensions.
• The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations for Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership, and is helping to strengthen its armed forces.
• There are concerns about Russian hybrid warfare and disinformation in the region, with the UK working to counter these activities.
• The UK emphasizes the importance of political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina focusing on reforms and building an inclusive future rather than escalating tensions.
• The UK is committed to supporting freedom of religion and belief in Bosnia and Herzegovina, promoting an inclusive society.

The parliamentary session on Bosnia and Herzegovina displays minimal disagreement among the participants. The majority of the dialogue is focused on expressing concerns and condemning the actions of Milorad Dodik, the President of Republika Srpska, with participants from different parties expressing a unified stance on the need to support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They consistently condemn the secessionist moves and call for stability and peace in the region.

Examples of the minimal disagreement include: - Stephen Doughty’s response to James MacCleary, where he refrains from commenting on the decisions made by the previous government regarding EUFOR, but emphasizes the current government’s engagement and commitment to the region. This subtle divergence does not escalate into a dispute but rather a shift in focus. - Sir Julian Lewis’s comment about a ‘love-in’ between Washington and Moscow, which Stephen Doughty partially disagreed with by referencing President Trump’s recent statements. This minor point of contention is quickly addressed and does not lead to further disagreement.

Overall, the session is marked by a high degree of consensus on the main issues, with all parties advocating for support of the Dayton peace agreement, condemnation of Dodik’s actions, and the promotion of regional stability. Thus, the session merits a rating of 1 for disagreement, indicating very little to no disagreement amongst the members.