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Balkan tensions rise over war criminal legacies and historical narratives
Political tensions have escalated in the Balkans following disputes over the legacy of war criminals and historical narratives. Serbian Assembly President Ana Brnabić criticized European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula, accusing the Croatian government of identifying with the fascist NDH regime and celebrating genocide against Serbs. Brnabić specifically cited incidents in Vukovar where she claims the slogan ‘Za dom spremni’ and threats against Serbia were being used by both children and adults.
Simultaneously, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković warned that any attempt by Serbia to honor the late Ratko Mladić with state honors would jeopardize Serbia's path toward European Union membership. Plenković emphasized Mladić's responsibility for crimes in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This sentiment was echoed by EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who stated that glorifying war criminals is contrary to fundamental European values.
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Ana Brnabić · Andrej Plenković · European Union · Ratko Mladić · Tonino Picula
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković warned that honoring Ratko Mladić would hinder Serbia's EU path. www.oslobodjenje.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula accused Belgrade of identifying with war crimes. www.kurir.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EU Commissioner Marta Kos stated that glorifying war criminals contradicts fundamental European values. www.oslobodjenje.ba
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ana Brnabić stated that official Zagreb identifies with the fascist NDH regime. www.072info.com · www.kurir.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brnabić reported that children and elderly people in Vukovar have been singing threats against Serbia. www.072info.com · www.kurir.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ana Brnabić claimed that Ustaše activities have become national folklore in Croatia. www.072info.com · www.kurir.rs