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Croatian president warns Serbian state funeral could hinder EU integration

Croatia’s president said a state funeral for Ratko Mladic would close the door to Serbia joining the European Union. The statement signals diplomatic tension over Serbia’s handling of a convicted war criminal.

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The dispute could affect Serbia’s EU accession prospects and regional relations.

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  1. Croatian President Says Mladic State Funeral Would Close Door to EU For Serbia ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

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