EU Officials: Europe Has No Place for Genocide Deniers on Srebrenica Anniversary

European Union officials Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos have issued a strong statement marking the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, asserting that Europe must unequivocally reject denial and revisionism. In a joint declaration, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement emphasized that there is no room in Europe for those who deny genocide or glorify convicted war criminals. The statement comes as Europe prepares to commemorate the 8,300 Bosniak men and boys killed in Srebrenica 31 years ago. "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of genocide. We share the grief of those who still do not know the fate of their loved ones and stand with those who survived the events of July 1995," Kallas and Kos stated. They highlighted the Srebrenica genocide as one of the darkest chapters in European history, urging a commitment to building peaceful societies and defending fundamental values. The officials referenced the UN resolution designating July 11 as the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide, underscoring the need to preserve its lessons for future generations. The EU leaders called upon leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region to prioritize responsibility over division and dialogue over confrontation. They stressed that healing past wounds requires courage, genuine engagement, and a commitment to reconciliation. The European Union reaffirmed its dedication to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European future as a sovereign, unified, multi-ethnic, and democratic state.

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Europe has no place for those who deny genocide, revisionism, and glorify convicted war criminals.