Will Dodik Suffer a Political Knockout on Sunday?
Americans have lifted sanctions against him, he is the informal ruler of the Bosnian Serb entity of Republika Srpska, and the son of US President Donald Trump visits Banja Luka, but despite all this, Milorad Dodik has a rather sharp 'pebble' in his shoe, writes Stav.ba.
TL;DR
- Milorad Dodik's political position is closely tied to the outcome of the Hungarian parliamentary elections.
- Viktor Orban, Dodik's key ally in the EU, faces a strong challenge from the opposition.
- Orban has used his influence within the EU to protect Dodik from sanctions and has supported his separatist agenda.
- Hungary was the only EU member state to vote against the Srebrenica Genocide Resolution at the UN.
- Dodik views Orban as a crucial partner and has expressed deep gratitude for his support.
- A defeat for Orban in the elections would significantly weaken Dodik's political standing.