The Funeral of Ratko Mladic: A Nationalist's Legacy Lives On in Serbia The recent funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade has sparked heated debate about nationalism, EU membership, and the legacy of the Yugoslav wars.
European officials have criticized the event as a flagrant disregard for human rights and international law. Thousands gathered at the Serbian Orthodox Church of St.
Luke to pay their respects, despite warnings from the EU that such an event would be incompatible with Serbia's bid for membership.