Former Serbian diplomat Živadin Jovanović believes that Washington decided Christian Schmidt should leave and that the self-appointed official was instructed to end what he described as the illegal usurpation of the constitutional powers of a UN member state, adding that all of Schmidt’s decisions in BiH should now be declared null and void.
- Whoever removed Schmidt should also ensure that all of his decisions are declared invalid, that relations are returned to the state they were in before his arrival in Sarajevo, and that the damage caused is compensated – Jovanović emphasized.
In a written statement delivered to Srna, Jovanović stated that the “Schmidt case” could serve as a serious warning to those seeking hegemony in the Balkans “over the backs of the Serb people,” not to make calculations prematurely and without consulting the key actors involved.
- I believe Washington decided Schmidt should leave, but accepted that it be presented in the form of a resignation in order to save his face. For the Americans, it is important that the Germans understand that even in the Balkans they cannot be bigger players than the United States and that they must align their ambitions with American primacy – Jovanović said.
He added that it has never been explained how Schmidt could resign from the position of High Representative when, according to his view, he was never formally elected or appointed to that position.
According to Jovanović, the self-appointed official was effectively ordered to end what he called the illegal seizure of the constitutional powers of a UN member state, during which, through what he described as “gauleiter-style decisions,” Schmidt caused enormous damage primarily to Republika Srpska and the Serb people, but also to the reputation and role of the UN Security Council.
Source: RTRS
