https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-warns-serbia-mladi-funeral-is-important-test-for-membership-bidContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-warns-serbia-mladi-funeral-is-important-test-for-membership-bidhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-warns-serbia-mladi-funeral-is-important-test-for-membership-bid#u62410Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:22:07 +0000Serbia provided a hero's funeral for Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, despite warnings from the European Union. Thousands attended the Belgrade services where Mladic's coffin was draped in the national flag and his medals were displayed. Serbian ministers attended the event, contradicting previous assurances that no serving officials would be present. EU leaders expressed shock at the ceremony and questioned the viability of Serbia's bid to join the bloc.Why it mattersMladic died while serving a life sentence for war crimes. The EU had previously desig https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-warns-serbia-mladi-funeral-is-important-test-for-membership-bidhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-warns-serbia-mladi-funeral-is-important-test-for-membership-bid#u59209Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:30:57 +0000The European Union has designated the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić as an important test for Serbia's bid to join the bloc. Tensions rose as a senior EU official cancelled a trip to Serbia due to the planned tribute. While Mladić was commemorated in Belgrade, he received no state honours. The event has sparked accusations that Serbia is glorifying a war criminal and has highlighted deep internal divisions within the nation regarding Mladić's crimes.Why it mattersRatko Mladić was a Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of war crimes. Serbia's path to EU membersh