In March 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted its long-awaited Law on Personal Data Protection, a piece of legislation that fundamentally reshapes the country’s privacy landscape. The law was adopted to bring domestic rules into alignment with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to ensure a coherent data protection framework across both entities and Brcko District. After a 210-day vacatio legis, the law is set to take full effect in October 2025, giving businesses and public authorities a limited time to adapt.

Investing in real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) can be a lucrative opportunity – especially considering its proximity to the European Union (EU), relatively low property prices (compared to more developed EU countries), favorable tax regimes, lower labor costs, and more. However, BH’s complex legal and regulatory landscape hides challenges that can quickly turn promising investments into costly liabilities.

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.