# Von der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measures

https://mins.news/en/item/60873

- euronews, 2026-09-16 11:52 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/16/von-der-leyen-describes-horror-at-mladic-funeral-but-holds-off-on-serbia-measures

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described feeling “horror” at Ratko Mladić’s funeral but is resisting calls for the EU to impose consequences on Serbia. Serbia remains a candidate for EU membership alongside other Western Balkan countries.

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