Opposition leader Jelena Trivić alleges that Republika Srpska’s recently elected President, Siniša Karan, has no actual authority. Speaking in Banja Luka, Trivić stated Karan is a president “only on paper,” prevented from performing any public functions by the current government. Karan assumed office following special elections after the previous president, Milorad Dodik, left the position. This claim suggests a deliberate obstruction of the elected president’s duties by the ruling party. The People’s Front, led by Trivić, is criticizing what they view as a dismantling of democratic processes within the RS. The situation raises concerns about the functionality of the RS presidency and the separation of powers. This development highlights ongoing political tensions within Bosnia and Herzegovina.