Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has sharply criticized the European Union’s condemnation of tributes paid to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic following his death. The EU Enlargement Commissioner cancelled a scheduled visit to Belgrade in response to what she termed the “glorification” of Mladic. Vucic dismissed the criticism as “stupid, as usual,” escalating tensions between Serbia and the EU. The controversy centers on public commemorations held for Mladic, who was convicted of genocide and war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. This incident highlights the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Balkan wars and differing perspectives on wartime figures. The cancellation of the EU official’s visit underscores the importance the EU places on acknowledging and condemning war crimes. This dispute could further complicate Serbia’s path towards EU membership.