# Bosnia and Herzegovina political and diplomatic shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bosnia-and-herzegovina-political-and-diplomatic-shifts > Updated: 2026-10-11T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Bosnia and Herzegovina has faced political instability regarding the representation of Croats within the Presidency and a deadlock in selecting a new High Representative. While the selection of a permanent High Representative stalled due to a lack of consensus between the U.S. and the EU, Louis Crishock was appointed as acting High Representative with a mandate to engage all political parties with greater objectivity. Following the election of Darijana Filipović to the Presidency, the country’s diplomatic corps is expected to undergo a significant reshuffle. This transition is anticipated to affect approximately 17 diplomats, including ambassadors and consuls, who were appointed during the tenure of outgoing member Željko Komšić. Critics have alleged that these previous appointments were based on political loyalty rather than merit, claiming they served interests contrary to the Croat constituent people. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Bosnia and Herzegovina diplomatic corps faces reshuffle The election of Darijana Filipović to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency is expected to trigger a reshuffle of approximately 17 diplomats appointed by outgoing member Željko Komšić. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-diplomatic-corps-faces-reshuffle ### 2026-09-25: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces political representation and High Representative deadlock Bosnia and Herzegovina faces political challenges regarding Croat representation in the Presidency and a stalemate in appointing a permanent High Representative, with Louis Crishock currently serving in an ad-l 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-faces-political-representation-and-high-representative-deadlock --- Cite as: Bosnia and Herzegovina political and diplomatic shifts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bosnia-and-herzegovina-political-and-diplomatic-shifts