Bosnian Vice-King Christian Schmidt Resigns After Losing US Support
Christian Schmidt, the German High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina, has resigned after losing American support in the steering board that oversees his role. Schmidt, a former German agriculture minister (CSU), served for five years, longer than most predecessors. His resignation follows a controversial pipeline deal involving powerful families linked to Dodik, Trump, and Izetbegović, which has the potential to stabilize the divided country but leaves the EU in an awkward position. An Italian successor is expected.
Key facts
- Christian Schmidt resigned as High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- He lost US support in the steering board.
- Schmidt served for five years, longer than most predecessors.
- The resignation follows a pipeline deal involving families linked to Dodik, Trump, and Izetbegović.
- The pipeline could help reunite Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- The EU is left in an awkward position.
- An Italian successor is expected.
- Schmidt is a former German agriculture minister (CSU).
Entities
Institutions
- European Union
- CSU
Locations
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Germany
- United States
- Italy