LACAPELLE: SNSD ELECTION RESULT - POLITICAL VICTORY FOR IDENTITY OF SERB PEOPLE

PARIS, OCTOBER 7 /SRNA/ - A member of France's National Rally party Jean-Lin Lacapelle told SRNA that SNSD's success in the general elections in BiH represents a political victory for the identity of the Serb people, their territory and history.

"The elections held on Sunday, October 4, in Republika Srpska represent a success for nationally conscious parties, and I congratulate President Milorad Dodik on the results achieved, as well as Željka Cvijanović on her election to the three-member Presidency of BiH," Lacapelle said. He expressed regret over Brussels' persistent desire to interfere throughout the region and its attempts to take control of Republika Srpska. "The transfer of powers from the Dayton framework to Brussels seems illegitimate to me, and I hope that the Serb people will continue their struggle to ensure respect for both territorial sovereignty and political independence," the prominent French politician said. Lacapelle warned that neither the Office of the High Representative /OHR/ nor the institutions in Brussels must turn a blind eye to democracy, as the rule of law must be respected in Republika Srpska, as it must be anywhere else. "The election results have shown that President Dodik and his party enjoy support in their struggle for their people," said Lacapelle, who is also a former Member of European Parliament.