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September 4, 2026
Serbia's EU Membership at Risk Amid Mladic Funeral Controversy
- The EU's Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled her visit to Serbia, citing concerns over the glorification of Ratko Mladic.
- Serbia plans to hold a military commemoration for Mladic, who is set to be buried with full state honors on Monday, provoking outrage from European officials.
- Calls for action against the glorification of war criminals are increasing, with officials urging Serbia to respect human rights standards.
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- Serbia faces EU scrutiny over upcoming funeral in Belgrade of convicted war criminal Ratko MladicSep 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM · AP
- EU Commissioner Kos cancels trip to Serbia after planned tribute to MladicSep 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM · Reuters
- Serbia accused of ‘glorifying’ convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić ahead of funeralSep 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM · NBC