Bosnian politician Zlatko Lagumdžija says he expects the mandate of the EUFOR peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be extended. He expressed confidence that the mission will stay in the country and continue its work. Lagumdžija issued a blunt warning to those who have threatened or advocated the force's departure. In his view, the people pushing for a withdrawal know exactly what would befall them if they succeeded. EUFOR has operated in Bosnia since 2004 under a mandate renewed regularly to keep the peace established by the Dayton Agreement. Its presence has become a recurring flashpoint in Bosnian politics, with some local figures openly questioning its role. Decisions on extending such missions are taken at the international level rather than in Sarajevo alone. Lagumdžija's remarks amount to a bet that international commitment to Bosnia will hold firm.