A resolution regarding the genocide in Srebrenica will come before the United Nations General Assembly in May. Platform for Progress president, Mirsad Hadźikadić, says the resolution has many sponsors and there is an ongoing flurry of activity in preparation for the discussion of the resolution. Hadźikadić, says the news of the resolution is causin…

The lengthy process of joining the European Union has begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadźikadić, says the preliminary negotiations, as they are called, have begun to start of process of what needs to be done in order to be accepted. A process that he says could take years.…

As the messaging from the Platform for Progress president, Mirsad Hadźikadić continues to take on a much more direct and critical tone, the exposure from the national media is on the upswing. In the last ten days, Hadzikadić has again been interviewed on national TV. When we recently spoke, he shared his insights as to why the newfound interest by …

Over the past several weeks the Platform for Progress has been receiving much more national media coverage than in the past. A welcome sign as the Platform has undergone some substantial restructuring since the very poor showing during the 2022 general election. I recently spoke with Platform president, Mirsad Hadźikadić, about the reasoning behind…

The past week marked visits from diplomats from the Europen Union and NATO, as well as the Assistant Secretary of State of Europe and Eurasian Affairs, Jame O’Brien. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadźikadić, said he was pleasantly surprised by the comments of O’Brien, as he was very direct and forthcoming with his assessment of…

The Platform for Progress is involved with ongoing discussion regarding the formation of a coalition in Republika Srpska. The president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadźikadić, says forming a coalition with like minded individuals and other parties, will help to strengthen the presence of the Platform there. We recently spoke about the process, and the …

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadźikadić, recently shared, “just when you think things have gotten as bad and they can, they continue to get worse.” Such is the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as the country prepares for the local election in October of this year. During our recent conversation, Hadźikadić, expressed dismay…

The candidates have been chosen and elections have been scheduled to replace members of the Platform For Progress’ Presidential Governing Board who are stepping down for personal reason. This, as the Platform is ramping up its focus on the upcoming local elections in October of this year. I recently spoke with the president of the Platform, Mirsad …

With the local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina less than one year away, the Platform for Progress continues to evaluate and make internal changes to strengthen its position in preparation for the election. Platform president, Mirsad Hadžikadić, said this has include organizing a new congress for the party. When we recently spoke, Hadžikadić exp…

On November 18, 2023, the Platform for Progress celebrated it’s 5th anniversary. It was a time to reflect, celebrate, and look to the future. The president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, recently spoke with me about the day, his message to the gathering, and his personal reflections of what the day means to him.…

November 18th marked the fifth anniversary of the formation of the platform for progress. During a recent conversation with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he shared with me his thoughts about what has been accomplished over the past five years and what needs to be done moving forward, to make the Platform a viable alternative in …

On November 18, 2018, the Platform for Progress was officially formed. During a recent conversation, the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, spoke about the challenges that still lie ahead as the organization continues the rebuilding process in preparations for the upcoming local elections in 2024.…

The Platform for Progress continues its ongoing efforts to become stronger, as it prepares for the local elections which are just one year away. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he spoke of the ongoing search for the right people to lead the local organizations that have been established throughout th…

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has asked the members of the Platform’s Presidential Governing Board to reevaluate the state of the party. In doing so he has asked each to come up with one specific goal that he or she would like to accomplish by the end of the year. In doing so Hadžikadić hopes to reenergize the board…

“Just when you thought things could not get any worse, they have.” Such are the words of the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić as he described the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From the ruling coalition party and its own internal discord to the international community encouraging the nationalist parties privatize nati…

The Platform for Progress continues to make positive strides in establishing the party in Tuzla. Platform president, Mirsad Hadžkadić, says they now have a very good person in the leadership position there, who is very proactive and taken charge of the organizational efforts there. In the meantime the Platform is faced with a series decisions with …

As the political discord and divisiveness continues to mount in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is growing concern around the future of the country. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, recently spoke with me about his growing concerns about the state of the country and the unfortunate reality of where it seems headed.…

In yet another attempt to bring about a show of unity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Platform for Progress recently opened an office in Banja Luka, which is located in Republika Srpska. Located in the northeastern part of the country, Republika Srpska, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are the two entities that make up Bosnia and Herzego…

2023 marked the fifth time that the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has participated in the annual March of Peace. A three day event in which participants from around the world gather and march in honor of those who were massacred during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over the course of those three days they traverses the …

As the process of reorganizing the Platform for Progress continues, the president, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, took a moment to reflect on the last few months. During our recent conversation, he spoke about what has and has not been working, and what needs to be done to keep on track as sites are now set on the local elections in 2024.…

The summer months would typically be a slower period for the Platform for Progress. But such is not the case this year as different organizations within the party are working diligently to make improvements following the restructuring of the Platform earlier this year. One particular focus area is Republika Srpska. During our recent conversation, t…

The work continues following the reorganization of the Platform for Progress, which means more travel for Platform for Progress president Mirsad Hadžikadić. During a recent conversation, Hadžikadić, shared that he has been visiting local organizers across the country to assure the process is moving along as smoothly as possible. Hadžikadić also con…

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, is very concerned about the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the challenges the Platform faces moving forward. We recently discussed the current political climate, and how it must be addressed and at the same time solidify the support within the party.…

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, wants the newly elected members of the presidential committee to continually monitor and discuss the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hazdžikadić admits that they have failed to do this in the past and wants this to now be a top priority. He says members should al…

For the second time in as many weeks, the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, appeared on national TV in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And once again he was asked to address the current state of affairs in the country and his stance on some of the political strife that continues.Af Clark Curtis

The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, continues his push, through recorded video messages, to address the ongoing strife in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This marks his first real public efforts since the general election on November of 2022, which was followed by the restricting of the Platform. During our recent conversation Ha…

Social media has been a good friend to the Platform For Progressive when getting its message out to the public. Now is no different as the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, has begun posting a series of recorded video messages, where he addresses many of the serious issues facing Bosnia and Herzegovina following the general elections in…

For the first time since the general elections in November of 2022, the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, was interviewed on national TV in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hadžikadić took the opportunity to explain his lengthy hiatus, the restructuring of the Platform for Progress, and address the issues that continue to cause stri…

Following a very lengthy process the congress of the Platform for Congress has unanimously approved a set of new bylaws which will set the course for the future. It is all part of the restructuring process which came about following the very disappointing results during the general election in November of 2022. In my recent conversation with the pr…

Following a lengthy review process of the newly proposed bylaws for the Platform for Progress, delegates will finally have their opportunity to ratify or oppose the proposed changes on March 18th. During our recent conversation the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, spoke about the lengthy process and exactly what will be happening durin…

The statutory committee of the Platform for Progress continues it review of the recommended changes to the first draft of the proposed new bylaws. In my recent conversation with the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, he shared more about the process and how it is unique and not the norm for other parties in Bosnia and Herzeg…

The recommended changes to the bylaws of the Platform for Progress remain under review following a series of recommendations. Once approved by the executive committee they will go before the delegates in another session of the Congress this Spring for a final vote. I spoke with the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadzikadić, about the process and…

The disappointing results of the 2022 general elections forced the members of the Platform of Progress to take a long hard look at their internal processes and carve out a new road moving forward. Part of that involved a change to the current bylaws, which were recently introduced at the meeting of the Congress. The president of the Platform for Pr…

The Congress for the Platform for Progress met on December 15th to outline the party's future. In the past, it has taken on the form of a celebration. However this year, it was all business following the disappointing results of the general election. I recently spoke with Mirsad Hadžikadić, who will remain as the president of the party, about the c…

When the congress for the Platform for Progress is held in December, members will have many decisions to make. This as a result of the ongoing restructuring of the Platform for Progress. During our recent conversation the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžidić, spoke about what is being proposed and the next steps moving forward.…

Following the disappointing results of the October general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Platform for Progress has taken a long hard look at its organizational structure. As a result, it has areas where change is imperative in order to right the ship moving forward to the local elections in 2024. During my recent conversation with the pr…

A winner has yet to be declared following the presidential elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 2nd. Though there seems to be no question as to who the eventual winners will be, the results are not final. In the meantime the Platform for Progress continues to reassess its disappointing showing and has begun the process of restricting the …

It’s been nearly two weeks since the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There have been allegations of widespread fraud throughout the country, ballots are being recounted, and the winners have yet to be declared. For Mirsad Hadžikadić, the final results will in no way impact the outcome for him. So it is now a time for the Platform for P…

For Mirsad Hadžikadić and the Platform for Progress, the message of hope and change for Bosnia and Herzegovina has once again been rejected by the electorate. The realistic hope wasn’t that he would win, but that he would at least better his 2018 results in which he received an unprecedented 10 percent of the vote. Such was not the case on October …

On Sunday, October 2nd, Bosnians will again head to the polls to elect a new president. The last month has meant many long and tireless days for presidential candidate Mirsad Hadžikadić. He has been canvassing the country, sometimes two to three cities and towns per day, meeting with the people and once again sharing his message of hope and change …

Presidential candidate Mirsad Hadžikadić has been on the stump now for the last week in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the official campaign period before the October 2nd election has begun. And with that comes the long and grueling days as he and his team attempt to meet as many of the electorate as possible during this 30-day window. I had an opportu…

September 2nd, marks the official beginning of the 30-day campaign period for the upcoming general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For presidential candidate Mirsad Hadzkadić it will be a grueling, sleepless time, as he canvasses the country with his message of hope and change. We recently spoke the strategies moving forward, and how this time…

Presidential candidate, Mirsad Hadžikadić, held a pass conference this week to announce the campaign slogan for the upcoming presidential elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Justice, Economy and Peace. We recently spoke about about the upcoming campaign and the thought process behind the slogan for 2022.…

The official campaign period for the general elections in Bosnian and Herzegovina is about two weeks off. And with that presidential candidate Mirsad Hadžikadić and his team, are strategizing and finalizing the plans for the campaign. Which not only includes the Platform for Progress but the coalition, The Country. I recently spoke with Hadžikadić …

The official campaign period for the presidential election in Bosnia and Herzegovina is just over a month away. I recently spoke with presidential candidate, Mirsad Hadžikazdić, about the ongoing preparations and how this time around compares to his first run for president in 2018.Af Clark Curtis

With the general elections just over two months away in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the final candidate lists are being submitted to the Bosnian Central Electoral Commission. The commission will then determine how all of the candidates' names will appear on the ballot for the October election. The president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hakžikad…

For the fourth time, Mirsad Hadžikazdić joined thousands of others from around the world as together, they participated in the annual March of Peace to honor those who were massacred during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over the course of three days, they made their way over the same rugged mountain trails where over 8,000 men and boys were slaught…

Following a long and grueling three days, the final list of candidates for the October general elections was submitted by the July 4th deadline and is now under review by the Bosnia and Herzegovina election commission. In all, there will be 350 candidates from the Platform for Progress running for various offices. And of course, Mirsad Hadžikadić w…

It has been a whirlwind of activity for presidential candidate Mirsad Hadžikadić. Over the course of just 16 days in appeared at 12 town hall meetings throughout Europe. At the same time, the Platform for Progress, along with the coalition The Country, have been praying the list of candidates that will appear on the ballot for the general elections…

It has been another busy and grueling week for the president of the Platform for Progress, Mirsad Hadžikadić, as he continues his travels throughout Europe in advance of the October presidential elections. He has held town hall meetings in Sweden, Austria, and Germany, as he meets with the diaspora in those countries. His message is for them to bec…