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Dragan Čović

Bosnian Croat politician

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Dragan Čović is a Bosnian Croat politician who served as the Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2005 and from 2014 to 2018. He is currently serving as a member of the national House of Peoples, and has been the president of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2005. During his first term in the Presidency, Čović was removed from office in 2005 by High Representative Paddy Ashdown for abuse of power and position. He has also held the role of Federal Minister of Finance from 1998 to 2001, and was the acting Federal Prime Minister from January to March 2001.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Mostar wd
Citizenship
Bosnia and Herzegovina wd
Occupation
politician, engineer wd
Political party
Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina wd
Education
University of Mostar wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina (since 28 February 2019)
  • Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (17 July 2017 – 17 March 2018)
  • Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (17 July 2015 – 17 March 2016)
  • Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (17 November 2014 – 20 November 2018)
  • Member of the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina (9 June 2011 – 17 November 2014)
  • Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (27 June 2003 – 28 February 2004)
  • Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2 April 2003 – 10 April 2003)
  • Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (28 October 2002 – 29 March 2005)
  • Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (10 January 2001 – 12 March 2001)

Questions

When was Dragan Čović born?
Dragan Čović was born on 20 August 1956 in Mostar.
What positions has Dragan Čović held?
Positions held by Dragan Čović include: Member of the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina (since 28 February 2019); Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2017–2018); Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2015–2016); Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2014–2018); Member of the House of Peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2011–2014).
Where did Dragan Čović study?
Dragan Čović was educated at University of Mostar.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Dragan Čović · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q559756 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Dragan Čović European Commission (978490).jpg by European Commission (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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