What are the latest news in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Death of Ratko MladićFormer Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes at the UN tribunal in The Hague for atrocities committed during the 1992–1995 Bosnian War, has died in prison custody at age 84. His death has drawn sharp reactions across the region, reigniting discussions around historical reconciliation and war crimes accountability. AP News———International Office of the High Representative (OHR)The resignation of UN High Representative Christian Schmidt has heightened international focus on Bosnia’s political stability and the oversight mechanisms established by the Dayton Peace Agreement. -www.rferl.org——–EU Integration and Foreign Policy AlignmentBosnia and Herzegovina joined other Western Balkan nations in fully aligning with recent European Union Council decisions regarding restrictive measures and sanctions relating to the war in Ukraine.- Concurrently, the country faces deadlines to advance key governance and rule-of-law reforms required under the EU Growth Plan to unlock hundreds of millions of euros in development funding. consilium.europa.eu———Economic Outlook and IMF AssessmentThe International Monetary Fund concluded its Article IV consultation for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The IMF projects moderate GDP growth around 2% for 2026, pointing to persistent inflation risks, external energy price pressures, and urging fiscal consolidation and financial sector reforms to accelerate European economic convergence.- Mirage News+ 1———Missing Persons and War LegaciesMarking the International Day of the Disappeared, regional authorities and survivor associations reported that 7,588 persons remain officially unaccounted for from the 1990s conflict, with civil society calling for stronger institutional support to accelerate identification efforts.