Three ethnic groups so far unable to agree a deal just weeks after EU gives membership green light
The Bosnian government remains locked in talks over the distribution of ministerial positions. Horse trading between the three coalition sides – the Bosniak Muslims, Serbs and Croats – has so far failed to bring about a deal.
The political deadlock comes just weeks after EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said Bosnia had made a ‘historic’ step towards membership.
During elections in October last year, nationalists from all three ethnic groups backed differing visions for the country’s future – with Serbs seeking a separate state, Croats wanting their own federal region and Muslims desiring national unity.
Bosnia’s corruption, unstable political situation and high unemployment have hindered efforts to join the EU and NATO.
(Source: uatoday/ photo pouzdano)
