Kritične tačke unapređenja izbornog sistema Bosne i Hercegovine – rubikon demokratizacije
Critical Points for Improving the Electoral System of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Rubicon of Democratization

Author(s): Adis Arapović
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Constitutional Law, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Politics and society
Published by: Akademija Nauka i Umjetnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Keywords: electoral system; electoral law; electoral principles; political parties;
Summary/Abstract: The slow or blocked implementation of the election results after the 2018 General Elections deepened the overall political crisis in BiH, so even 20 months after the elections, the election results were not fully implemented. The BH electoral system thus becomes a permanent catalyst for political blockades, and as such slows down or blocks the process of consolidating parliamentary democracy. The last three election cycles have undoubtedly confirmed the paradox of the electoral system and the Election Law. Namely, all relevant actors, from the election administration, through domestic and international independent election observers, to political entities themselves, although with a number of well-founded objections and documented anomalies in the election process, generally recognize election results and unanimously advocate thorough improvement of the electoral system. This study provides theoretical and empirical insight into key provisions of electoral legislation or critical points of the electoral system that must be innovated, redefined and modernized in order for the consolidation of parliamentary democracy, efficient political system, responsible executive and legislative power, and citizens’ trust in the electoral system to become axioms. socio-political reforms in the process of EU and internal integration.

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