The Council of Istara in Bosnia and Herzegovina did not accept the Presidency’s conclusion on the method of paying compensation to the Slovenian company Viaduct amounting to 56 million euros, caused by the government of the Republika Srpska entity. Representatives from the RS entity opposed, demanding that the compensation be paid from the state budget or the central bank of BiH. The Presidency requested that the payment apply the agreement between the Council of Istara and the government of the RS entity, whereby the RS government unconditionally committed to paying the total debt. This situation is causing political tensions within BiH, as different levels of government disagree on responsibility and the method of debt payment.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the political tensions and the complexity of governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting the conflict between the entity Republika Srpska and the state-level institutions. They focus on the need for accountability and the impact of such disputes on the stability and unity of the country.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the dispute over the Viaduct debt and compensation payment, presenting statements from both sides without strong bias. They highlight the legal and procedural aspects of the disagreement and the implications for the state budget and inter-entity relations.
Right: Right-leaning sources tend to emphasize the responsibility of the Republika Srpska government for the debt and criticize the entity for causing financial burdens on the state. They may also stress the importance of enforcing agreements and ensuring that the RS government fulfills its obligations without shifting the burden to the state budget.
