Christian Schmidt

Hans Сhristian Friedrich Schmidt (born 26 August 1957) is a German politician and member of the Christian Social Union (CSU) who has been the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina since August 2021.

Schmidt served as Minister of Food and Agriculture from 2014 to 2018. He was Parliamentary Secretary of State in the German Federal Ministry of Defence from 2005 to 2013, as well as Parliamentary Secretary of State in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development from December 2013 until February 2014. He was member of the Bundestag for Fürth from 1990 until his appointment as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021.

Schmidt's appointment in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been challenged by Russia, China, and the political leadership of Republika Srpska, who dispute his legitimacy. As High Representative, he has used his powers to change electoral and constitutional rules, leading to both support and criticism. Provided by Wikipedia