The Constitutional Court of Republika Srpska (RS), Bosnia and Herzegovina, has ruled that a declaration adopted by the RS National Assembly regarding the closure of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) does not violate the vital national interests of the Bosniak people. The decision was made during a session held in Banja Luka today. This declaration, passed by the RS Assembly, had prompted concerns from Bosnian political actors regarding its potential impact on the country’s fragile political balance. The Court’s ruling specifically addresses claims that the declaration infringes upon the constitutional protections afforded to Bosniaks as one of Bosnia’s constituent peoples. The OHR, an international body established after the Bosnian War, holds significant powers to oversee the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The decision is likely to fuel ongoing debate about the future of the OHR and the political trajectory of Republika Srpska. Further legal challenges or political responses to the ruling are anticipated.