The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic victory in regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in the east of the country. This result represents a significant milestone for the party, which has been growing in Germany.
In Belgrade, the funeral of the convicted Ratko Mladić took place, responsible for war crimes during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. Mladić was convicted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity and genocide.
The European Union had issued an alert requesting that there be no glorification of the Serbian war criminal. The funeral ceremony comes at a delicate moment for Serbia, whose candidacy for EU accession is being tested by this situation.
Mladić's funeral places pressure on Serbian authorities, who need to demonstrate their commitment to European values, including international justice and human rights, fundamental requirements for integration into the European Union.
