During its 28th session held in Banja Luka on 24 September 2026, the Government of the Republic of Srpska approved the Draft Law on Hospitality Services. This legislation simplifies procedures for businesses and citizens, enhances digitalization and service quality control and establishes a modern regulatory framework for further development of tourism and hospitality, while raising standards and further improving the tourism. 

Key innovations include system regulation of special-occasion venues, as well as more precise conditions for providing accommodation services in apartments, holiday homes and rental rooms; under these rules, individuals may provide such services in up to five accommodation units (or up to 10 beds), whereas legal entities acting as service providers face no restrictions regarding the number of accommodation units or guests. Additionally, the law defines the possibility for individuals to provide camping accommodation services through a simplified procedure.

In order to foster development of rural tourism and local gastronomic offer, the category of "tasting area" is being introduced for the first time. The new law allows hospitality providers to use hermetically sealed PET packaging alongside glass packaging, while simultaneously banning the serving of drinks in plastic cups, pouches, and other open, single-use plastic containers.

The digitalization process is being further enhanced through introduction of an electronic guest register via the Central Information System, and the review period for categorization of hospitality establishments is being reduced from four to three years, with the possibility of ad-hoc inspections.

Special attention is paid to accessibility for persons with disabilities through introduction of an official accessibility label, thereby ensuring greater transparency and informing users about the availability of hospitality services.

The Government accepted the Report on the initiative by the Republic of Srpska Road Traffic Safety Agency to secure additional funding for traffic safety prevention and improvement, and has agreed to provide additional funds in the amount of BAM 2,000,000.00 for these purposes.

The Road Traffic Safety Agency stated that the need for additional funds stems from the importance of preventive measures as a key mechanism for reducing the number and consequences of traffic accidents, as well as the need to respond to negative traffic safety indicators with more robust activities. The funds will be used to implement projects and activities outlined in the the 2026–2035 Road Traffic Safety Strategy of the Republic of Srpska.  

The Government of Republika Srpska has accepted the report on the initiative by the Republika Srpska Ministry of Internal Affairs to construct local helipads aimed at enhancing civil protection and emergency medical transport capabilities. The Government has tasked the Ministry of the Interior and the local self-government units of Doboj, Trebinje, Višegrad, Lukavica, Pale, and Karakaj—where sites for the construction of helipads have been proposed—with initiating activities for the preparation and implementation of the construction project.

The Ministry of the Interior’s initiative states that, due to the increased volume of helicopter operations in Republika Srpska, it is necessary to regulate this sector by establishing a network of helipads. Helicopter landing and takeoff facilities in certain cities and municipalities are not suited to the needs of modern helicopter operations, particularly in the vicinity of healthcare facilities, police installations, and institutions responsible for protection and rescue. The Ministry has proposed initiating the construction of a helipad network of strategic importance to Republika Srpska.

The Government of Republic of Srpska reviewed a Report regarding the need to rehabilitate the local water supply system in Prnjavor area and tasked the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management to assess the possibility of providing financial assistance for this purpose.

The "Vodovod Duboka Dolina" Citizens' Association from Crkvena addressed the Government on behalf of 600 users of the rural water supply system, seeking a solution to water supply issues. They stated that the system was built 20 years ago which serves seven local communities: Crkvena, Potočani, Hrvaćani, Kokori, Vršani, Šarinci, and Gusak. It covers a large part of Prnjavor as well as areas within Laktaši and Čelinac, supplying several businesses, schools, and churches, along with approximately 20 farms of various sizes. This year's drought demonstrated an urgent need for the reconstruction of the existing system, additional water supply and new pipelines and reservoirs.

The Government of Republic of Srpska adopted the Annual Report on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Republic of Srpska for 2025. The annual report contains key macroeconomic indicators, statistical data, results regarding the implementation of policies for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and details on projects carried out in 2025 on both the local level and the level of the Republic. 

The report was prepared by the Ministry of Economy and Entrepreneurship and the Development Agency of Republic of Srpska, in accordance with the Law on SME Development and based on data from the Tax Administration of Republic of Srpska, the Republic Institute of Statistics, APIF, and reports from local self-government units.

According to data from the aforementioned institutions, 43,642 business entities operate in Republic of Srpska, comprising 43,551 SMEs and 91 large enterprises. The SME sector consists of 17,625 legal entities and 25,926 independent entrepreneurs.

Out of the total number of SMEs, 46.32% operated in the Banja Luka region, while 17.17% operated in the area of ​​​​the City of Bijeljina and 11.88% in the Doboj area.

SMEs employe 139,036 people, representing 70.51% of the total workforce across all business associations in Republic of Srpska.

SME legal entities accounts for 71.60% of total revenue, 70.51% of employment, and 76.17% of revenue from the export of goods and services.

In addition to financial support, the sector received assistance through training and education, promotion and networking and implementation of activities under domestic and international projects.

According to data from 41 local self-government units (LSGUs) that reported on support for this area, BAM 2,464,191.75 was allocated to the SME sector in 2025, benefiting a total of 516 recipients. Throughout 2025, LSGUs continued implementing projects supporting the SME and entrepreneurship sector, with a total value of BAM 8,137,596.83. Fourteen local self-government units provided support for the development of women's entrepreneurship at the local level, benefiting 72 recipients with a total of BAM 393,724.00.

The Government of Republic of Srpska accepted the Report regarding the construction of a pedestrian path in the Gornji Teslić local community and tasked the public enterprise "Roads of Republika Srpska" d.o.o. Banja Luka to prepare the design documentation for a pedestrian path approximately 2,200 meters long; this path would connect the "Ivo Andrić" school in Đulići with the "Ivo Andrić" local school in Gornji Teslić.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have been tasked to allocate funds in the amount of BAM 500,000.00 in the Budget for 2027 for the construction of the pedestrian path which is important for the residents of this local community.