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The election in Republika Srpska is expected to be a high-stakes battle between the ruling SNSD and a unified opposition bloc, while in the Federation of BiH fragmentation remains a major risk for the “Troika” coallition.
The general election in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been called for 4 October 2026 and will take place against a backdrop of heightened political tensions in both entities – the Serb majority Republika Srpska and the Bosniak-Croat Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Political observers note that the most critical “races” will focus on the leadership of RS, having in mind the fact that Milorad Dodik stepped down from the presidential post last year due to intense international pressure and legal rulings, as well as on three members of the BiH Presidency (a Bosniak, a Croat, and a Serb), who collectively serve as the head of state. Dodik, however, remains the dominant force within the ruling SNSD party, which he continues to lead as president.
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