A senior European Union official has canceled a planned visit to Serbia following growing concerns over the country’s handling of the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic. The decision highlights escalating tensions between the EU and Serbia amid ongoing scrutiny of Belgrade’s approach to addressing war crimes from the 1990s Balkans conflict. The move underscores the delicate dynamics of Serbia’s EU accession process and the broader challenges of reconciliation in the region.
EU official cancels Serbia visit citing concerns over treatment of Ratko Mladic’s legacy
The European Union has called off a high-profile visit to Serbia, citing deep concerns regarding the government’s handling of the legacy of Ratko Mladic, the convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal. Officials expressed unease over recent actions seen as glorifying Mladic, whose conviction for genocide and war crimes still casts a long shadow over the region’s fragile reconciliation process….
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Author : Olivia Williams
Publish date : 2026-09-12 20:23:00
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