There are ongoing discussions within the Platform for Progress on how to expand the newly formed coalition, The Country. The coalition represents six political parties, which was spearheaded by the Platform for Progress, in an effort to form a united front to challenge the ruling nationalist parties. Platform president, Mirsad Hadžikadić, will be the presidential candidate for The Country in this year’s general election in October. He and I recently spoke about the ongoing efforts to expand the coalition and the daily strategizing needed in preparation for the elections. Which, in his words, are incredibly important and crucial, in determining the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina, during these very troubling times.

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The Platform for Progress continues to address its organizational structure in preparation for the general elections in October of this year. And with that will come tough decisions. The president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić, said he has always tried to find a place for those who have wanted to be involved with the democratic movement. However, he says in order to be successful in its efforts, not only as a political organization but as a member of the newly formed coalition, The Country, that no longer will be the case. He says it won’t be easy, but necessary, as this is a crucial election when it comes to the future of the country. 

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Unlike the 2018 general election, The Platform for Progress has many more logistical challenges on its plate in preparations for the 2022 election. As the president of the Platform, Mirsad Hadžikadić explains, there are a lot of moving parts these days. Everything from establishing local organizational committees throughout the country, to promotion, staffing, and the selection of the best candidates to represent the newly formed coalition, The Country, just to name a few. A true sign, as the two of us discussed, of growing pains. 

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