
Flash News
Dozens of European Parliament members call for sanctions against Dodik
A group of members of the European Parliament have called on the European Union chief to take immediate steps to impose sanctions on Milorad Dodik, the president of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb entity, Republika Srpska.
Through a letter, signed by 28 members of the European Parliament, they are asking the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, to sanction Dodik for his recent actions to separate Republika Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"Dodik poses a serious threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thus to the security of the European Union, due to his increasingly pronounced secessionist actions and close ties to the Kremlin," the letter states.
They believe that diplomatic efforts to persuade Dodik to abandon his current policies have failed and that sanctions are necessary to prevent further escalation.
The letter is an initiative of MPs Tineke Strik, Thijs Reuten and Irena Joveva, which has received the support of MPs from ten EU member states and five political groups.
They have said that Dodik's actions are in line with Moscow's interests.
MEPs believe that Dodik has taken steps towards the illegal secession of Republika Srpska from Bosnia in recent weeks.
The Bosnian Serb entity took a series of actions recently, after Dodik was sentenced on February 26 by the Bosnian Court to one year in prison and banned from holding the office of president for six years.
Dodik, along with other leaders of Republika Srpska, are also suspected of attacking the constitutional order, a criminal offense under the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which provides for a prison sentence of up to five years and a ban on exercising official duties.
The Bosnian court ordered on March 14 the placement of Dodik, Prime Minister Radovan Višković, and National Assembly Speaker Nenad Stevandić in 30-day detention.
The Parliamentary Assembly of Republika Srpska adopted laws on February 27 that prohibit the work of the Court, the Prosecutor's Office, the State Investigation Agency (SIPA), and the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the territory of this entity.
Dodik decreed these laws on March 5th.
But, two days later, the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared these laws unconstitutional, temporarily suspending them, while it is expected to finally ban them after a full review.
US Secretary of State Rubio said on March 8 that Dodik's actions pose a threat to the security and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and undermine its state institutions.
According to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republika Srpska and the Bosniak-Croat Federation are entities that constitute Bosnia and they do not enjoy state powers.
Therefore, sovereignty and territorial integrity are reserved only for the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina and not for its entities.
On March 13, the Parliamentary Assembly of Republika Srpska approved a draft of a new constitution, which aims to define the Bosnian Serb entity as a state.
This constitution is in conflict with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and consequently with the Dayton Agreement.
Since the Dayton Peace Agreement, which was signed in 1995 and ended the war in Bosnia, the country has been made up of the Bosniak-Croat Federation and the ethnic Serb-dominated Republika Srpska, under a weak central government./ REL
Latest news


Accident in Kicevo-Gostivar, 3 dead, 8 injured
2025-04-19 08:54:07
Foreign exchange/ How much foreign currencies are bought and sold today
2025-04-19 08:40:11
Horoscope, discover the star forecast for your sign
2025-04-19 08:21:14
Weather forecast for today, April 19, 2025
2025-04-19 08:07:18
Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2025-04-19 07:54:58
The SP's electoral crime scheme with the Fier administration is proven
2025-04-18 22:57:15
Fevziu: Veliaj's arrest gave the left a 'friend' on the eve of the campaign
2025-04-18 22:42:43


Swearing-in of MPs in Kosovo uncertain even on Saturday
2025-04-18 21:56:16
Find out what are the most aggressive zodiac signs who can't hold their nerve?
2025-04-18 21:32:47
Berisha: Rakip Veliaj has set up the same scheme as 5D
2025-04-18 21:12:04

Iranian Foreign Minister seeks Russia's support in nuclear talks
2025-04-18 20:42:52







The speech that aims for the European passport, but not for drinking water
2025-04-18 18:58:15
33-year-old Albanian dies in Greek detention
2025-04-18 18:33:45

Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading Russian narratives
2025-04-18 18:08:33



Fight in Durrës cemetery, father and son injured
2025-04-18 16:58:31
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 people in Gaza
2025-04-18 16:29:04
A woman dies in an accident in Tapiza, the 33-year-old driver is in custody
2025-04-18 16:26:04


EU: It is essential for Kosovo to quickly form a new government
2025-04-18 15:53:40
Two Albanians sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping English woman
2025-04-18 15:44:34

How to prepare your skin for a perfect tan this summer?
2025-04-18 15:16:02
Dritan Rexhepi refuses to testify about the kidnapping of Jan Prenga
2025-04-18 14:59:18

Abuse of "SASPAC" funds/ GJKKO postpones hearing against Ilir Beqaj
2025-04-18 14:38:26
Meloni in Washington, Trump: We will have an agreement with the EU
2025-04-18 14:22:16





Piranha Investigation/We consumed milk with aflatoxin
2025-04-18 13:06:16
Letter to first-time voters!
2025-04-18 12:56:06


Berisha: A judge ordered SKAP to investigate Rama for the villa in Surrel
2025-04-18 12:20:51





BKH agents attacked, Fier court leaves Agron Kapllanaj's grandchildren in prison
2025-04-18 11:22:14
"Albania couldn't hold on", Lara Colturi chooses Italy for her career
2025-04-18 11:10:50
Rubio: We will withdraw from Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress
2025-04-18 10:58:18


Beyond the horizon, life goes on! Black Friday and Easter
2025-04-18 10:31:31

VIDEO/ Diaspora vote, Albanian shows the middle finger to the SP
2025-04-18 10:10:47
Ajola Xoxa appears before SPAK, implements the "compulsory appearance" measure
2025-04-18 09:58:34





Foreign exchange, April 18, 2025
2025-04-18 08:58:05
Germany needs construction workers
2025-04-18 08:55:05


Horoscope, what do the stars have in store for you today?
2025-04-18 08:23:30
Temperatures reach up to 24 degrees, weather forecast
2025-04-18 08:08:21
Posta e mëngjesit/ Me 2 rreshta: Çfarë pati rëndësi dje në Shqipëri
2025-04-18 07:52:20

Assassination in Tirana, police react: 4 injured in Trauma, two of them minors
2025-04-17 22:34:30
Gunfire in Tirana, 4 people injured
2025-04-17 22:16:15

Tirana Incinerator, Lala: Officials were punished as if they stole a chicken
2025-04-17 21:50:29
Wealth Zodiac: Who has the money magnet?
2025-04-17 21:47:18





Assassinations in Lezha Plain, Roan Brahimi's father is killed
2025-04-17 20:29:59

The first 600 ballots from the diaspora arrive in Albania
2025-04-17 19:52:59

Farmers who make BÉ-eee and farmers of the EU!
2025-04-17 19:30:47

Tobacco: 0% tax for freelancers, PD with a clear plan for the middle class
2025-04-17 19:07:05

Car hits 9-year-old child in Pogradec
2025-04-17 18:42:15
Alizoti accuses SPAK: It has failed in supervising the elections
2025-04-17 18:31:42