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October 8, 2026

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Milorad Dodik, who was recently banned from holding political office, is now reportedly wishing to be forgotten by former US President Donald Trump, a significant reversal from his previous stance of seeking Trump's recognition. This development comes as U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned lobbying efforts on Dodik's behalf, calling them "shameless" and "malicious schemes". Further political intrigue surrounds Christian Schmidt, the former High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with speculation rising about whether he might become an advisor to Dodik after concluding his official mandate. The European Commission has intensified pressure on Bosnia and Herzegovina, issuing a final warning that the country risks losing €373.9 million from the EU's Growth Plan if post-election reforms are not urgently continued. This financial warning coincides with ongoing discussions regarding the formation of new governments at both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and state Council of Ministers levels. Meanwhile, the Srebrenica Memorial Center has criticized institutions for organizing a state commemoration for convicted war criminal Biljana Plavšić, stating that such figures should not be glorified. In other domestic news, a representative of SBiH in the Sarajevo Canton Assembly, Lejla Zvizdić, has alleged an attempt to bribe her, criticizing the political maneuver. Additionally, Ramiz Salkić, a member of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, stated that Bosniaks will not be able to exercise veto power in the RS National Assembly due to having only four delegates in the People's Council. A fire at a landfill in Livno also caused damage to a local cemetery.

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Milorad Dodik, despite his previous efforts to gain recognition from Donald Trump, is now reportedly seeking to be forgotten by the former US President, marking an ironic shift in his political narrative. This comes as U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned lobbying efforts on Dodik's behalf, describing them as "shameless" and "malicious schemes".

Klix.ba: Ironic Stories: Dodik Wanted Trump to Know Him, Now Wants to Be Forgotten

The political figure Dodik, who previously sought recognition from Donald Trump, is now in a situation where he wishes to be forgotten by the former US president, highlighting ironic twists in political relationships.

Oslobođenje: US Congressman Condemns Lobbying for Dodik

An American congressman, leader of the Democrats, has condemned the engagement of Trump's lobbyists for Milorad Dodik, calling it shameless.

Klix.ba: US Democrats Comment on Dodik's Lobbyists

Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the Democrats in the US Congress, has commented on the activities of Milorad Dodik's lobbyists, calling their actions malicious schemes that were transferred to the former Yugoslavia.

The European Commission has issued a stark warning to Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing the urgent need for post-election reforms to continue. Failure to implement these reforms could result in the country losing €373.9 million from the EU's Growth Plan.

N1: EC: After Elections, Reforms Must Continue Urgently; BiH Risks Losing 373.9…

The European Commission has urged Bosnia and Herzegovina to urgently continue reforms post-elections, warning that the country risks losing €373.9 million from the EU's Growth Plan.

Radio Sarajevo: Final warning: BiH risks losing 373.9 million euros from the Growth Plan

The European Commission has issued a final warning to Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that the country risks losing 373.9 million euros from the EU's Growth Plan.

Discussions are actively underway regarding the composition of new governments for both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the state-level Council of Ministers. An analysis of recent elections suggests that citizens have penalized the 'Trojka' coalition and the opposition in Republika Srpska, with the SDA party expected to return to power and SNSD maintaining its influence. Ramiz Salkić also noted that Bosniaks will lack veto power in the National Assembly of Republika Srpska.

Oslobođenje: New Government Negotiations for FBiH and BiH Council of Ministers

Discussions are ongoing regarding the composition of the new government in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

N1: Citizens Punished "Trojka" and Opposition in RS, SDA Returns to Power, SNSD…

An analysis of recent elections suggests that citizens have penalized the 'Trojka' coalition and the opposition in Republika Srpska, with the SDA party expected to return to power and SNSD maintaining its significant influence.

Radio Sarajevo: The biggest losers in the RS elections changed their allegiance; voters…

This story identifies the main political figures who lost in the Republika Srpska elections after switching party allegiances, noting that voters severely punished their actions.

Klix.ba: Bosniaks Will Not Have Veto Power in RS National Assembly

Salkić states that Bosniaks will not be able to exercise veto power in the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (RS), having only four delegates in the People's Council.

Klix.ba: SBih Novo Sarajevo Posts Image Ahead of Government Formation

SBih Novo Sarajevo has published an interesting image in anticipation of government formation, depicting figures reminiscent of the Iwo Jima flag-raising.

Speculation has arisen concerning Christian Schmidt, the former High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and whether he might transition to an advisory role for Milorad Dodik after the conclusion of his mandate.

Radio Sarajevo: Bursać: Will retired Christian Schmidt become Dodik's advisor?

The article speculates on whether Christian Schmidt, who had an international mandate to stop Dodik, might become an advisor to Dodik, drawing parallels to a past political figure who ended up as Dodik's advisor.

The Srebrenica Memorial Center has publicly criticized state institutions for organizing a commemoration for convicted war criminal Biljana Plavšić, asserting that such figures should not be elevated to heroic status.

Radio Sarajevo: Srebrenica Memorial Center: Institutions have no right to make a convicted war…

The Srebrenica Memorial Center has criticized institutions for what it considers glorifying a convicted war criminal, stating they should not be elevated to the status of a heroine.

Lejla Zvizdić, a representative of SBiH in the Sarajevo Canton Assembly, has publicly alleged an attempt to bribe her, condemning the political maneuver.

N1: Who Tried to "Buy" Lejla Zvizdić? "Now You Know What Kind of Centaur Entered…

A representative of SBiH in the Sarajevo Canton Assembly, Lejla Zvizdić, has made a statement implying an attempt to bribe her, criticizing the political maneuver.

A fire at a landfill in Livno has spread to and damaged a portion of the local cemetery, with witnesses describing the scene as distressing.

Radio Sarajevo: Due to a landfill fire, part of the cemetery in Livno burned down: 'It is…

A fire at a landfill in Livno has caused damage to a part of the local cemetery, with witnesses describing the scene as disturbing and painful.

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