Bosnia’s parliament endorses new prime minister – Reuters

The BiH Parliament on Thursday endorsed Zoran Tegeltija as the new chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers after a 13-month deadlock.

Addressing the lawmakers he said his government’s priority would be reforms needed to win the status of candidate for EU membership, and resumption of talks with the International Monetary Fund and other international financial institutions. The government is expected to be formed by the end of the year.

“It will be our obligation to work with a dedication to catch up on lost time,” said Tegeltija, 58. “We must unblock the processes in the government and parliament, adopt the next year’s budget and re-activate frozen investments to spur growth.”

Read more here.