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Journalists Press EU Spokeswoman Over Mladić Funeral, and She Defends the Position: “It Was Not a State Funeral”

From Večernji List · () Croatian

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  • Journalists questioned EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho over the characterization of Ratko Mladić’s funeral as lacking state honors.
  • Pinho said Serbia must decide how to organize the funeral and that the EU had clearly stated its position.

Journalists pressed EU spokeswoman Paula Pinho over the claim that Ratko Mladić’s funeral was not held with state honors. They pointed to the involvement of state institutions, the army and ministers, as well as the presence of the national flag.

Pinho responded that “Serbia must decide how to organize the funeral. We have clearly stated our position.”

Serbia must decide how to organize the funeral. We have clearly stated our position.

· Paula PinhoThe EU spokeswoman responded to journalists questioning the claim that the funeral did not receive state honors.
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