Bosnia and Herzegovina faces political polarization and judicial manipulation

Political discourse in Bosnia and Herzegovina is increasingly characterized by a shift away from the concept of unity toward focus on ethnic identity, collective rights, and constitutional mechanisms. While the country's history is defined by a complex tapestry of diverse religions and cultures, modern political rhetoric often prioritizes national interests and entity-based competencies over shared civic space.

Simultaneously, there is a growing concern regarding the use of judicial rulings as political tools. The practice of “para-juridical stretching” involves the selective reinterpretation of final court decisions to serve specific ideological narratives. This phenomenon, particularly seen in the interpretation of cases such as Ljubić and Kovačević, is described as undermining the rule of law and legal certainty by transforming constitutional debates into instruments of daily political propaganda.