EU diplomats clash with Trump administration over top Bosnia and Herzegovina post
Summary
US and European diplomats are in disagreement over who should be the next high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a key international role. The current envoy, Christian Schmidt, was asked by the US to leave immediately, but the US choice for his replacement has not been accepted by European countries.Key Facts
- The high representative in Bosnia has important powers to oversee peace and governance.
- Christian Schmidt, a German politician, is ending his role early after US pressure.
- The US wants Schmidt’s American deputy to temporarily take over.
- European countries want to delay choosing Schmidt’s successor and disagree with the US candidate.
- The US is pushing for an Italian diplomat, Antonio Zanardi Landi, who has little experience in Bosnia.
- The US has linked its demands to business interests, including a $1 billion gas pipeline contract awarded to a company tied to President Trump’s associates.
- The US announced a new policy focusing on benefits for American companies in the Balkans.
- This disagreement shows tensions between the US and Europe over influence in the Balkans region.
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