The Mayor of Banja Luka, Draško Stanivuković, has publicly advocated for the reintroduction of mandatory military or civilian service in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This proposal comes despite Stanivuković himself having no experience with either military training or civilian service programs. He recently issued an invitation to citizens regarding the topic, sparking discussion. Bosnia and Herzegovina previously had mandatory military service, but it has been discontinued. The mayor’s stance has raised questions about the practicality and motivations behind his proposal. The move has generated public interest and debate within the country regarding national service obligations. Further details regarding the specifics of his proposal remain limited.