EU Condemns Serbian Minister for Backing ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Kosovo

The EU has strongly criticized a Serbian minister for his recent comments defending ethnic cleansing in Kosovo during the 1998-99 conflict, calling the remarks inflammatory and unacceptable. This condemnation highlights the EU's commitment to upholding human rights and condemning any form of ethnic violence, reflecting broader concerns about the resurgence of divisive rhetoric in the Balkans. Such rhetoric not only threatens to reopen old wounds but also risks destabilizing the region, underscoring the importance of maintaining peace and reconciliation efforts.