Bosnia pre-election nationalism erodes multi-ethnic trust in Brčko

Ahead of Sunday's elections, nationalist rhetoric in Bosnia and Herzegovina is reviving ethnic tensions, even in the traditionally tolerant city of Brčko, where residents report renewed safety concerns. The development signals a potential shift away from the post-war coexistence model, though the extent of actual violence or political change remains uncertain. This matters as it could destabilize the fragile Dayton framework and affect regional stability in the Western Balkans.