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Ratko Mladić was sentenced to life imprisonment by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in the Bosnian War, particularly the Srebrenica massacre. He died in The Hague at the end of August 2026. His body was transported to Belgrade, where he will be buried with military honors. Serbia has been negotiating EU accession since 2014, but under President Aleksandar Vučić there has been no progress in democracy and the rule of law, according to observers.
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After war criminal's death, EU Commissioner cancels visit to Serbia because of "glorification" of Ratko Mladić
In parts of the Balkans, the war criminal Ratko Mladić is revered even after his death and should be buried with military honors. The EU Commissioner Marta Kos sharply criticizes the handling - and questions Serbia's accession to the EU.
September 4th, 2026, 8:00 p.m
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The EU will temporarily suspend its accession negotiations with Serbia or set conditions for their continuation.
Likely · Within weeks
International organizations such as the Council of Europe will put pressure on Serbia to stop public glorification of war criminals.
Possible · Within months

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