Budimir: As long as I am minister, there is no place for fascism and Nazism in Srpska

Budimir: As long as I am minister, there is no place for fascism and Nazism in Srpska Republika Srpska’s Interior Minister Željko Budimir declared that glorifying Ustašism, Nazism, and fascism, or insulting the Serbian people, will not be permitted under his tenure. He specifically addressed a reported rally in Modran near Derventa, stating that any formations, especially those associated with past crimes, would be prohibited. Budimir highlighted the importance of respecting expert opinions when discussing the genocide against the Serbian people during World War II, emphasizing that they are the only nation in Europe that fought against such atrocities.

• Minister Željko Budimir stated that glorifying Ustašism, Nazism, and fascism will not be allowed.
• Insulting the Serbian people and their feelings will also not be permitted.
• A rally planned in Modran near Derventa, including cemetery visits and a memorial lunch, was reported, but Budimir vowed to prevent any military-style formations.
• Budimir stressed that discussions about the genocide against Serbs during WWII should be handled with expertise and respect, not banally.
• He affirmed that as long as he is minister, fascism and Nazism will have no place in Republika Srpska.