Sarajevo
Bosnia's general elections are being hailed as an "extreme sport" by a Hungarian-based institute inviting people “with a passion for politics” to go on tour to witness the event.
Research and consulting institute Political Capital is charging clients between €1,300 and €1,500 for a trip to Bosnia where they can meet the country’s leading politicians and opinion-makers.
“Three nations, three religions, 10 cantons and two entities, all in one state! Come with us and follow the election campaign,” trumpets an advert on
its website.
its website.
“Elections in Bosnia are the political equivalent of an extreme sport,” the institute says of the polls scheduled for October 3.
It promises the unusual tour will include “a cocktail party with the candidates and diplomats”.
“Place bets on the winners and win a special prize in our election pool,” potential clients are invited.
And, if guests get tired of Bosnia’s cumbersome politics, they can go rafting, hiking, horse riding or simply shop or relax at an indoor aqua park.
Under the Dayton Peace Agreement which ended Bosnia’s 1992-95 war, the country was split into two highly independent parts – the Serb-dominated Republika Srpska and the Croat-Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) federation.
The Croat-Bosniak federation is further divided into 10 cantons, each with its own parliament and government responsible for local issues.
In the October elections – the sixth since the 1992-95 Bosnian war - more than 8,000 candidates will compete for seats in the state parliament, two entity parliaments and parliaments of 10 cantons.
The country’s collective presidency and president of the Republika Srpska will also be re-elected.
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