The European Democratic Party (EDP) has strongly condemned a recent statement made by the Serbian Minister of the State Administration and Local Self-Government, Snežana Paunović. The controversy centers on Ms. Paunović’s assertion that she would have implemented ethnic cleansing in Kosovo had she held the position of former Serbian President Slobodan Milošević in 1998.
In a reaction published on the social network X, the European Democrats characterized the remarks as “scandalous and unacceptable.” According to the party’s statement, the minister’s comments represent an open endorsement of forced displacement, persecution, and alleged crimes against humanity. The EDP explicitly stated that the claim made by the Serbian minister regarding the “ethnic cleansing” of Kosovo is both scandalous and entirely unacceptable, interpreting it as a direct endorsement of such actions. The European political group’s response indicates deep concern over the gravity of the remarks, framing them as a serious departure from international norms and human rights standards.
The incident has drawn significant criticism within European political circles regarding the discourse surrounding Kosovo’s history and ethnic tensions. The European Democrats’ strong rebuke underscores the party’s commitment to condemning any suggestion of atrocities or forced removal of populations.
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