Christian Schmidt resigns as Bosnia-Herzegovina international envoy
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 10
Christian Schmidt resigns as Bosnia-Herzegovina international envoy
9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 10
Schmidt, a former German cabinet minister and lawmaker, is leaving after nearly five years in the post, his Office of the High Representative said on Sunday.
As top international envoy, he was tasked with helping guide Bosnia-Herzegovina toward a stable postwar future.
The resignation was first reported by Sarajevo-based Oslobodjenje, but no reason for his departure was given in the confirmation.
Did a US policy shift and Russian pressure force out Bosnia's top international envoy?
With its international guardian departing, is Bosnia-Herzegovina on the brink of collapse?