Civic Alliance (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

The Civic Alliance (Bosnian: Građanski savez, GS) is a political party in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It advocates for a civic and multiethnic state, opposing ethnic-based political divisions that have characterized Bosnian politics since the end of the Bosnian War. The party aims to promote a unified Bosnia and Herzegovina, grounded in the principles of individual rights and equality for all citizens, regardless of their ethnic or religious affiliation. The Civic Alliance often critiques the dominant ethno-nationalist parties and promotes reforms intended to strengthen state institutions and reduce the influence of ethnic divisions on governance. The party's political platform typically includes support for European integration, rule of law, and economic development. Founded to offer an alternative to the existing ethnic-based political landscape, it seeks to appeal to voters who prioritize a unified and civic Bosnia and Herzegovina over ethnic affiliation. Its electoral performance has varied since its formation, and it often participates in coalitions with other parties holding similar civic-oriented views.