High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina

The High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with the Office of the High Representative (OHR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, were created in 1995 immediately after the signing of the Dayton Agreement which ended the 1992–1995 Bosnian War. The purpose of the High Representative and the OHR is to oversee the civilian implementation of the Dayton agreement. They also serve to represent the countries involved in the implementation of the Dayton Agreement through the Peace Implementation Council (PIC), which chooses the High Representative.

High Representative for
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Incumbent
Christian Schmidt
since 1 August 2021
StyleMr. High Representative (informal)
His Excellency (diplomatic)
ResidenceGrbavica, Sarajevo
Inaugural holderCarl Bildt
FormationDayton Agreement
14 December 1995
Salary24,000 EUR per month
Websitewww.ohr.int
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So far, all of the High Representatives named have been from European Union countries, and their principal deputies have typically been from the United States. The Principal Deputy High Representative serves as International Supervisor for Brčko, representing the international community in the Brčko District.

Due to the vast powers of the High Representative over Bosnian politics and essential veto powers, the position has been compared to that of a viceroy.

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