Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Federal Minister of Energy, Mining, and Industry, Vedran Lakić, affirmed the government’s commitment to rescuing the struggling Željezara Zenica steel plant. Lakić expressed optimism following an appeal to the Cantonal Court, anticipating a favorable outcome that would facilitate the takeover. Simultaneously, the government is nearing completion of a contract for the Southern Interconnection, a key energy project. This dual focus highlights the government's strategy for bolstering both industry and energy infrastructure. The minister indicated a strong desire for government intervention to save the steelworks from potential collapse. Further details regarding the appeal and the Southern Interconnection contract were not immediately available, but Lakić’s statements signal forward momentum in both initiatives. The government views these projects are crucial for economic development within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.