Demokratski deficiti Ustava BiH blokiraju nastavak integracionih procesa
Democratic deficits in the BiH Constitution are blocking continuation of integration processes

Summary/Abstract: A large number of provisions of the BiH Constitution are not in line with modern democratic standards. Their acceptance is justified by the legitimate aim of ending the war. It is, primarily, about the provisions guaranteeing the privileged position of the representatives of the constituent peoples in power, regardless of the election results, and about the systemic discrimination of those who do not declare themselves as members of those peoples. These solutions have been reflected in a political structure that is dominated by ethnic parties. With their legitimate support to ethnic interests, they deepen inter-ethnic conflicts. An undemocratic and inefficient system contributes to BiH being behind other countries in all parameters of quality of life. The constitutional arrangements generate a permanent crisis. Reform of the Constitution is necessary and urgently needed. The European Commission, the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitutional Court of BiH have indicated the goals and content of this reform. Without the reform, there is no progress in Euro-Atlantic integrations. A new methodology must be applied in making the changes.

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