Brcko District is an example of successful post-war coexistence and this must be respected by all officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan stated Tuesday.

“The District is an example of successful post-war coexistence. This fact is reflected every day in the interactions of Brcko’s residents, but it also must be unambiguously reflected in the actions and statements of the District’s public officials, and be respected by all officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Indeed, special care must be invested by all to make sure Brcko’s status is not misused for any further political escalation in BiH. Per the Brcko Final Award, the entities are obligated to support Brcko’s unique status, thus the District must not be instrumentalized in either political actions or rhetoric.

As for Brcko’s elected leaders, their focus must be on the District and delivering progress and quality-of-life improvements to the community. Having chosen to enter politics, be they in the ruling majority or in the opposition, they are always on display. Thus, they and their parties are expected to lead by example and demonstrate respect, restraint, and political courage in line with the ethos of the District, a multiethnic community.

The focus of the District community this holiday season should be on helping and comforting each other after another challenging pandemic year, and looking towards a new year and a new beginning for Brčko to achieve the shared prosperity that is within reach if the right choices are made,” the Supervisor said.