BAThe announcement of the 21st International Folklore Festival in Gradiska, organized by the cultural association 'Kolovit', sparked strong public reactions and raised concerns about the direct undermining of the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The official festival poster incorrectly listed BiH's entities—Federacija BiH and Republika Srpska—as independent states, using their respective flags, thereby creating a misleading narrative in the public sphere. Renowned journalist and editor Almedin Šišić condemned this act as a criminal offense against the constitutional order, urging state agencies and judicial institutions to take legal action. He criticized the lack of response from authorities like SIPA and the BiH Prosecutor’s Office, calling the situation a dangerous game played at home. The incident reflects broader efforts by structures in Republika Srpska, led by Milorad Dodik, to institutionalize and normalize the perception of entities as sovereign states, undermining the unity of BiH.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the issue as a serious violation of the constitutional order, emphasizing the potential legal consequences and criticizing the actions of the organizers as a 'criminal act'. It highlights the role of state institutions and calls for swift legal action, which aligns with a right-of
