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Serbia's EU Hopes Tested by Mladić Funeral in Belgrade
politics1 month ago

Serbia's EU Hopes Tested by Mladić Funeral in Belgrade

Serbia's bid to join the EU is dented by Ratko Mladić's funeral in Belgrade, where military honors and a church service underscored nationalist sentiment and drew sharp Brussels condemnation for glorifying a war criminal, complicating ongoing accession talks as Belgrade faces concerns over democracy, press freedom, and Russia policy; EU lawmakers have pressed to freeze pre-accession funds amid spyware allegations, highlighting a widening gap between Serbia's EU ambitions and its domestic politics.

via politico.eu|
#belgrade#eu#mladic
Belgrade holds non-state Mladić memorial as EU warns against glorification
world1 month ago

Belgrade holds non-state Mladić memorial as EU warns against glorification

Serbia staged a non-state memorial for Ratko Mladić in Belgrade after his death in The Hague, with his body flown home and burial planned without state or military honours, as Brussels and other EU bodies condemn the glorification of a convicted war criminal; the event drew international warnings and led to sanctions on football clubs for chanting in his support.

via Euronews.com|
#belgrade#eu#mladic
EU pulls Serbia visit amid backlash over Mladić funeral glorification
world1 month ago

EU pulls Serbia visit amid backlash over Mladić funeral glorification

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled a planned visit to Serbia over what she called the 'glorification' of Ratko Mladić after his death. Mladić, convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and other crimes, was flown to Belgrade for burial as thousands mourned; EU officials urged Serbia to avoid celebratory displays. President Vučić defended the funeral arrangements, while European bodies including the Council of Europe condemned the glorification and pressed Serbia to align with EU values, highlighting concern for Serbia's stalled EU bid and the region's post-war legacy.

via NBC News|
#eu#mladic#serbia
Serbia plans high‑honor burial for Mladić, fueling regional backlash
world1 month ago

Serbia plans high‑honor burial for Mladić, fueling regional backlash

Serbia announced that Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb general convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and the Sarajevo siege, will be buried with the highest military and state honors, with the burial site to be decided by his family. President Vučić said the government will arrange a dignified ceremony in Serbia if the family wishes it there. Mladić died in custody at The Hague after serving 15 years of a life sentence. The plan drew sharp criticism from opposition and Bosnia’s Bosniak and Croat communities and memorial groups stressed that the memory of victims must not be erased. The ICTY/IRMCT will launch an inquiry into his death, and Russia offered condolences while criticizing the tribunal. Republika Srpska mourned him as a national hero, while Bosnia’s Federation condemned glorifying a convicted war criminal.

via CNN|
#burial#mladic#serbia