# Bosniak political representation in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bosniak-political-representation-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-09-19T18:54:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Political developments involving Bosniak representation have emerged in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Movement for a Modern and Active Krajina (PoMAK) endorsed Semir Efendić for the Presidency. Efendić, the head of the Novi Grad Sarajevo municipality, pledged to advocate for infrastructure and strategic projects in the Krajina region to address perceived neglect compared to other areas.

In Croatia, Armin Hodžić was unanimously re-elected as president of the Bosniak National Council (BNV). The council adopted a strategic program through 2036 focused on strengthening cultural, educational, and economic institutions, as well as fostering connections between Bosniaks in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the diaspora.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Armin Hodžić re-elected president of Bosniak National Council

Armin Hodžić has been unanimously re-elected as president of Croatia's Bosniak National Council, adopting a long-term program to strengthen cultural, educational, and political representation through 2036.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armin-hodi-re-elected-president-of-bosniak-national-council

### 2026-09-10: PoMAK endorses Semir Efendić for Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency

PoMAK has endorsed Semir Efendić for the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, pledging to advocate for strategic infrastructure and development in the Krajina region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pomak-endorses-semir-efendi-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina-presidency

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