Over the past 18 months, the United States and the EU attempted to facilitate dialogue among political parties in an effort to the address gaps in the BiH Election Law. Due to a lack of political will to compromise, parties failed to reach agreement on a legislative solution. In the absence of a legislative solution, the CEC has not only the authority, but also the responsibility to implement the election results. Experts from the Venice Commission made this clear in their discussions with political parties and with the CEC during visits to Sarajevo last summer and fall. Disagreements with the CEC decision should be resolved through available legal means, and the government formation process should not be held hostage.
USA Embassy welcomes CEC Decision on allocation of Seats in the Federation House of Peoples
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