However, legislative changes are now being stymied in the Federation's House of Representatives, even though they have won passage in the House of Peoples.
Observers blame the delay on opposition by nationalist political forces.
The ongoing reliance on wartime property legislation is effectively blocking the return of tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons. A Forced Migration Projects letter to US envoy Robert Gelbard in November urged the international community to show firm resolve and exert pressure on the Federation government, using economic conditionality and sanctions, to ensure strict compliance with the Dayton Peace Agreement. The letter also calls for the promulgation of a comprehensive plan regarding the adjustment of property rights in order to facilitate voluntary return. The Forced Migration Projects are co-sponsoring the conference, along with the Croatian Law Center and the City of Osijek.