Bosnia's EU path stagnates as Dayton architect warns of quiet collapse of trust

Former High Representative Christian Schmidt assesses that Bosnia faces no immediate risk of renewed violence but is experiencing a slow erosion of public trust, driven by youth rejection of segregated schools, political glorification of war criminals, and the EU's failure to convert pro-EU sentiment into tangible progress. The assessment highlights a divergence between stability and institutional decay, with implications for Western Balkans integration and regional security.