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Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nermin Nikšić 2018 (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Nermin Nikšić

since 28 April 2023
Nominator President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Appointer Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Inaugural holder Haris Silajdžić
Formation 31 May 1994

The Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the leader of the government in one part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This person is in charge of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina suggests who should be Prime Minister. Then, the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina officially chooses them. The Prime Minister leads the government, but they don't pick the other ministers. Instead, different political parties choose ministers based on rules about ethnic groups and regions. This makes sure all groups are fairly represented.

Nermin Nikšić is the current Prime Minister. He started his job on April 28, 2023, after the elections in 2022. He is the 8th person to hold this important position.

What Does a Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister represents the government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have several key jobs:

  • Making Laws Happen: They make sure the government's plans are followed and that laws are put into action. They also ensure court decisions are carried out.
  • Suggesting Changes: They can suggest new laws or changes to existing ones.
  • Budget Planning: They help prepare the budget plan for the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to approve.

Who Has Been Prime Minister?

Here is a list of the people who have served as Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

      Party of Democratic Action       Croatian Democratic Union       Social Democratic Party

No. Portrait Name
(Born–Died)
Ethnicity Time in Office Party Election Year
Started Ended Length of Time
1 Haris Silajdžić 1995.jpg Haris Silajdžić
(born 1945)
Bosniak 31 May 1994 31 January 1996 1 year, 245 days SDA
2 No image.png Izudin Kapetanović
(born 1953)
Bosniak 31 January 1996 18 December 1996 322 days
3 No image.png Edhem Bičakčić
(born 1952)
Bosniak 18 December 1996 12 December 1998 4 years, 23 days 1996
12 December 1998 10 January 2001 1998
Dragan Čović 2015 (cropped).jpg Dragan Čović
(born 1956)
Acting
Croat 10 January 2001 12 March 2001 61 days HDZ BiH
4 Alija-Behmen-2009-IMG 9339 (cropped).jpg Alija Behmen
(1940–2018)
Bosniak 12 March 2001 14 February 2003 1 year, 339 days SDP BiH 2000
5 No image.png Ahmet Hadžipašić
(1952–2008)
Bosniak 14 February 2003 30 March 2007 4 years, 44 days SDA 2002
6 No image.png Nedžad Branković
(born 1962)
Bosniak 30 March 2007 27 May 2009 2 years, 58 days 2006
Vjekoslav Bevanda 2012 (cropped).jpg Vjekoslav Bevanda
(born 1956)
Acting
Croat 27 May 2009 25 June 2009 29 days HDZ BiH
7 Mustafa Mujezinović
(1954–2019)
Bosniak 25 June 2009 17 March 2011 1 year, 265 days SDA
8 Nermin Nikšić (0804) (cropped).jpg Nermin Nikšić
(born 1960)
Bosniak 17 March 2011 31 March 2015 4 years, 14 days SDP BiH 2010
9 Novalic (cropped).jpg Fadil Novalić
(born 1959)
Bosniak 31 March 2015 28 April 2023 8 years, 28 days SDA 2014
2018
(8) Nermin Nikšić 2018 (cropped).jpg Nermin Nikšić
(born 1960)
Bosniak 28 April 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 98 days SDP BiH 2022

See Also

  • List of presidents of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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