The European Union has renewed its commitment to marking the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, in which more than 8,300 Bosnian men and boys were killed in July 1995.
In a joint statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, the EU affirmed that the Srebrenica genocide represents one of the darkest chapters in European history, stressing the importance of preserving historical truth, honouring the memory of the victims, and passing the lessons learned on to future generations.
The EU expressed its categorical rejection of genocide denial, distortion of the facts, or glorification of convicted war criminals, calling on leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider region to prioritise dialogue and accountability, and to support efforts to determine the fate of victims still listed as missing.
The EU emphasised that genuine reconciliation requires courage and sincere commitment, reaffirming its support for the European future of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign, unified, multi-ethnic, and democratic state.