The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, today deeply regretted the official support described as "shocking" and the presence of high-ranking Serbian officials at the funeral of former Bosnian-Serbian commander Ratko Mladic. Both European leaders expressed their indignation at how the Serbian authorities handled this event.
Ratko Mladic was a Bosnian-Serbian military commander who was convicted of war crimes. His funeral sparked international controversy due to the presence and official support of high-ranking Serbian officials, which drew condemnation from the main figures of the European Union.
This situation raises questions about the relations between Serbia and the European Union, particularly regarding the country's accession process to the European bloc. The official presence at this funeral contrasts with the values and principles that the European Union seeks to promote.
