Vučić Honors Convicted War Criminal Mladić; EU Response Criticized

Serbian President Vučić attended the funeral of Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, and honored him as a hero, drawing criticism from the European Commission. The EU's muted response is seen as inconsistent with its stated commitment to justice and reconciliation in the Western Balkans. This development may strain Serbia-EU relations and complicate regional normalization efforts.