Bosnia and Herzegovina election preparations enter final phase

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As Bosnia and Herzegovina approaches the general elections on October 4, the Central Election Commission (CIK) has confirmed that all remaining preparatory activities are on schedule. Key logistical tasks include the testing and configuration of new technologies, printing and verifying ballot QR codes, and training for polling station staff and operators. All scanners required for the election process have arrived in the country, with the distribution of equipment and ballots to local commissions scheduled to begin on September 27.

However, several challenges have emerged. The CIK reported that political parties have failed to fulfill their legal obligation to nominate a sufficient number of members for election committees, creating difficulties for municipal and city commissions. Additionally, the Pod Lupom Coalition has warned that election administration training must be intensified to ensure the successful implementation of new biometric identification and scanning technologies, noting that some training sessions have been overly theoretical.

In related developments, the CIK has issued several fines for violations of election laws. The Sigurna Srpska movement was fined 15,000 KM for premature campaigning and the use of children in political purposes. Other fines were issued to various political actors for similar violations. Meanwhile, the CIK has also adjusted operator pay for the upcoming elections to 310 KM and awarded the contract for printing and packaging candidate lists to a group including Smartmatic BiH and DSC.

Entities

Aleksandar Vučić · Bakir Izetbegović · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Denis Bećirović · Dragan Čović · European Union · Fahrudin Radončić · Goran Selak · Jovan Kalaba · Luigi Soreca · Party of Democratic Action

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Bakir Izetbegović stated that Bosniaks are the binding tissue of Bosnia and Herzegovina. www.bhdijaspora.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fahrudin Radončić stated his candidacy is intended to compete fairly against Bakir Izetbegović. sbb.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The SDP BiH claims to have fulfilled its promises regarding public transport and healthcare in Sarajevo. www.sdp.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Denis Bećirović met with Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly.
[● 2 SOURCES] Bakir Izetbegović claimed the state and its economy are in decline. www.bhdijaspora.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Zlatko Lagumdžija commented that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić learned from his performance at the UN General Assembly. www.oslobodjenje.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] A pre-election poll shows Denis Bećirović with 27.6% support, Semir Efendić with 26.5%, and Bakir Izetbegović with 18.9% for the Bosniak member of the Presidency. 24sata.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued a joint statement condemning Serbia for honoring Ratko Mladić.
[● 2 SOURCES] EU Delegation Head Luigi Soreca stated there is no place for the denial of genocide or the glorification of war criminals. bosnainfo.ba · www.danas.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CIK fined the Sigurna Srpska movement 15,000 KM for premature campaigning and using children for political purposes. zosradio.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The contract for printing and packaging candidate lists was awarded to a group including Smartmatic BiH and DSC. zosradio.ba · radiobrcko.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The Pod Lupom Coalition warns that election administration training must be urgently intensified to ensure successful implementation of new technologies. novasloboda.ba · www.zenicablog.com