Borrell and Varhelyi: Genocide denial, revisionism, and glorification of war criminals cannot be tolerated

(Patria) - EU High Representative and Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi issued a joint statement on the 28th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

"28 years ago, one of the darkest pages of European history was written. We share the grief and pain with the families of the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica genocide.

Europe remembers its responsibility and failure to provide protection. Today, as war rages again on the European continent, we are determined to do better in defending peace and protecting lives.

And as we commemorate the consequences of armed aggression, the European Union reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a candidate country, the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in the European Union.

Reconciliation can only be built on truth, peace, and justice. Genocide denial, historical revisionism, and the glorification of war criminals cannot be tolerated. Leading political officials and community leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a responsibility to work together in building a better future based on dialogue and mutual understanding to strengthen and defend peace and human dignity for the benefit of all generations," the statement said.