The arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump is altering the global situation, as well as the dynamics in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, during an interview on RTRS.
- “Trump’s return changes everything. They’ve said that Biden’s administration was the worst in U.S. history, and their actions globally have been disastrous. You can only imagine what they’ve done here. We will do what we can to address these issues. In the new global reality, Europe and the EU have failed to adapt, remaining trapped in their illusions and outdated values,” emphasized Dodik.
He highlighted Europe’s loss of energy stability.
“Europe is now paying more for energy and has lost its competitiveness. It lacks the innovation it once had and has lost its place on the global stage,” Dodik noted.
A shift in U.S. foreign policy
Dodik pointed out Trump’s announcement that he plans to engage directly with world leaders, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, while excluding representatives of the EU from such discussions.
- “Before Europe gets a seat at that table, I’ll likely be the one sitting there. It’s evident that Trump will prioritize relations with individual states over the EU,” Dodik remarked.
Questioning the EU path for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dodik criticized the unclear trajectory of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European integration, citing growing frustrations among some political actors.
- “Why should we pursue EU membership at all costs? The accession process may soon be closed. Slovakia and Hungary are blocking Ukraine’s approach to the EU due to energy concerns, so what chance does Bosnia and Herzegovina have?” he questioned.
He raised concerns about the potential consequences of transferring national competencies to the EU.
- “What if the EU collapses in a few years and we’ve already handed over our sovereignty? Who will give that back to us? Who decides the priorities and the European path? Bosnia and Herzegovina’s complex structure has turned this process into nothing more than a way to score political points with Brussels,” Dodik concluded.
Source: RTRS
