European Parliament to debate war crimes glorification following Mladić funeral

Ratko Mladić European Parliament war crimes glorification EU integration North Macedonia

The European Parliament is scheduled to debate the glorification of war crimes in Serbia following the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide in Srebrenica. The funeral, held in Belgrade with logistical support from the Serbian government, drew condemnation from top EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, and led to the cancellation of a planned visit by Commissioner Marta Kos. EU leaders have raised concerns regarding whether Serbia’s actions are compatible with its EU membership aspirations.

In North Macedonia, controversy has erupted after Dalibor Kitanović, director of the Agency for the Realization of Rights of Communities, published content affirming the Chetnik movement and Ratko Mladić. Eight civil society organizations have called for his dismissal, arguing that his actions undermine the rights of minority communities, including Bosniaks, Turks, and Roma. The EU Delegation in Skopje has responded by stating that glorifying war criminals has no place in countries seeking EU membership and has suspended planned activities and funding for the Agency under its current leadership.

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Agency for the Realization of the Rights of Communities · Dalibor Kitanović · European Commission · European Parliament · European Union · European Union Delegation in Skopje · Ratko Mladić · Serbia

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[● 4 SOURCES] European Commission officials are considering whether Serbia remains a suitable candidate for EU membership following the funeral. etv.me · n1info.rs · www.072info.com · www.nedeljnik.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] The EU Delegation in Skopje stated that glorifying war criminals has no place in EU member states or countries seeking membership. bosnainfo.ba · novi.ba · tuzlanski.ba · n1info.ba
[● 8 SOURCES] The European Parliament will hold a debate regarding the funeral of Ratko Mladić and the glorification of war crimes in Serbia. etv.me · n1info.rs · trn.mk · www.072info.com · www.nedeljnik.rs · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Serbian government provided logistical support, transport, and security for the funeral of Ratko Mladić in Belgrade. etv.me · n1info.rs · trn.mk · depo.ba
[● 12 SOURCES] Ratko Mladić was sentenced to life imprisonment by international courts for genocide in Srebrenica and other war crimes. etv.me · n1info.rs · www.072info.com · www.nedeljnik.rs · bosnainfo.ba · +7 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Dalibor Kitanović published content affirming the Chetnik movement and Ratko Mladić. bosnainfo.ba · n1info.ba · novi.ba · tuzlanski.ba
[● 5 SOURCES] The EU Delegation has suspended planned activities and funding for the Agency in North Macedonia under current leadership. bosnainfo.ba · novi.ba · tuzlanski.ba · n1info.ba
[● 5 SOURCES] Eight civil society organizations in North Macedonia have called for the dismissal of Dalibor Kitanović, director of the Agency for the Realization of Rights of Communities. bosnainfo.ba · n1info.ba · novi.ba · tuzlanski.ba