Central Election Commission fines multiple political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued multiple fines to various political parties and candidates for conducting premature election campaigns and misusing public resources.

The Draško Stanivuković – Pokret ‘Sigurna Srpska’ (PSS) coalition was fined a total of 12,500 KM. Specifically, the coalition received a 7,000 KM fine for using the ‘Health without Tax’ initiative to conduct premature campaigning and misusing public funds. Individual fines were also issued to candidates Nebojša Drinić (3,000 KM), Igor Radojičić (3,000 KM), and Draško Stanivuković (4,000 KM). Additionally, the coalition and candidate Aleksandar Simić were fined 5,500 KM and 3,000 KM respectively for premature campaigning during a press conference.

Other political entities facing penalties include:

• SDP: Fined 9,500 KM across two cases involving the promotion of candidates Denis Bećirović and Zukan Helez on social media. • SNSD: Fined 6,500 KM for using social media to promote municipal works in Šekovići as party promotion. • SDA: Fined 5,500 KM for promoting infrastructure works in Novi Grad as party achievements. • Narod i pravda and Stranka penzionera-umirovljenika BiH: Fined 3,000 KM, along with candidate Adnan Delić, for premature social media campaigning.

The CIK has also concluded to initiate proceedings against Nenad Stevandić, president of Ujedinjena Srpska, regarding statements that may question election integrity.