Christian Schmidt Leaves His Job in Bosnia

May 11, 2026, 14:23
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Christian Schmidt is the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. He says he will leave his job soon.

Main Body

Mr. Schmidt had a lot of power. He changed laws and removed leaders. He fought with a leader named Milorad Dodik. Mr. Dodik wanted to separate his part of the country. Mr. Schmidt stopped him. Now, the United States and Mr. Dodik are friends again. The U.S. removed punishments for Mr. Dodik. There is a big project for a gas pipe. It costs 1.5 billion euros. Mr. Schmidt did not like this project. Some people say the U.S. told him to leave because of this. Bosnia has three main groups of people. These groups often fight. They do not agree on new laws. The country wants to join the European Union, but it is very difficult.

Conclusion

Mr. Schmidt stays in his job for now. He waits for a new person to take his place.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' vs. 'Now'

In this story, we see a big change. We use different word forms to show if something happened before or if it is happening now.

1. The Past (Finished actions) These words usually end in -ed. They tell us what Mr. Schmidt already did.

  • Changed laws → He did it before.
  • Removed leaders → It is finished.
  • Stopped him → The action is over.

2. The Present (Current situation) These words describe the world right now.

  • Is the High Representative → His current title.
  • Wants to join → A current dream/goal.
  • Wait for a new person → What is happening today.

Quick Map: Past ( -ed ) →\rightarrow Finished →\rightarrow Example: Fought Present ( base ) →\rightarrow Now →\rightarrow Example: Says

💡 Useful A2 Word Pair: Agree (Yes!) ↔\leftrightarrow Fight (No!)

Vocabulary Learning

job
a paid position of work
Example:Christian Schmidt has a job as the High Representative.
power
the ability to influence or control
Example:Mr. Schmidt had a lot of power to change laws.
laws
rules made by a government
Example:He changed laws and removed leaders.
leaders
people who guide or command a group
Example:He removed leaders from the government.
fight
to have a conflict or argument
Example:These groups often fight over new laws.
country
a nation with its own government
Example:Milorad Dodik wanted to separate his part of the country.
friends
people you like and trust
Example:Now, the United States and Mr. Dodik are friends again.
project
a planned activity to achieve something
Example:There is a big project for a gas pipe.
cost
the amount of money needed
Example:The project costs 1.5 billion euros.
people
human beings
Example:Some people say the U.S. told him to leave.
group
a number of people together
Example:Bosnia has three main groups of people.
agree
to have the same opinion
Example:They do not agree on new laws.