The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has terminated the mandate of the President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik, after an appeals court confirmed his sentence of one year in prison and a six-year ban from holding political positions. The reason is Dodik's failure to comply with the decisions of the high representative of the international community in the country, Christian Schmidt, responsible for compliance with the Dayton Peace Agreement. 

The CEC's decision is unanimous and can be appealed within two days. After that, a decision must be made on early elections in Republika Srpska, which should be held within 90 days. Dodik rejects the verdict and says he will continue to perform his duties. He received support from Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 

Dodik's unprecedented conviction highlights the complex political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Republika Srpska, populated by Bosnian Serbs, is a semi-autonomous part and is trying to separate from the federation, populated by Bosnian Muslims and Croats.

A new law providing for revolutionary changes in the labor market will partially enter into force in Slovenia from January 1, 2026, BTA reported, citing the Slovenian publication "24 ur". The changes provide for an increase in unemployment benefits, with the highest in the first 3 months, reaching 130% of the average gross minimum wage, currently exceeding 1,660 euros. Students will receive higher minimum hourly rates, the monthly work limit for pensioners is increased from 60 to 85 hours. In addition, workers of pre-retirement age - over 58 years old and with at least 35 years of work experience - are given the opportunity to reduce their working hours. They will practically be able to choose between a Friday off, an extended weekend or reduced working hours - six hours a day. This model, called 80-90-100, provides for 80% working time, 90% salary and full insurance. The idea is partly borrowed from Iceland, Ireland and Germany, where similar models have led to positive results: higher productivity, fewer absences and better efficiency, BTA notes.

However, the changes have not yet been published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia due to a request for a referendum on the subject, so they have not entered into force, notes "24 ur".