It Is People, not Political Elites that Make up Remembrance Procession
The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović is of the view that the Day of Remembrance of the Vukovar and Škabrnja Victims on 18th November, which is observed by a remembrance procession has true significance only if it is open to all citizens wishing to pay tribute and show their gratitude to those killed and missing in Vukovar, and not just to chosen ones and political elites. The Remembrance Procession in Vukovar is made up of people and not political elites. In the current situation, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the arrival of a large number of people in Vukovar to join the procession may be dangerous to their health and cause the further spread of the pandemic. Double standards, obviously politically motivated, which allow a gathering of a large number of people in Vukovar while banning such gatherings elsewhere in Croatia, are irresponsible both to Vukovar and to the citizens. In these circumstances, the victims of Vukovar can and must be honoured in a dignified manner, without political calculations, double standards and putting the health of citizens at risk. The President of the Republic will pay tribute to the victims of Vukovar in a manner befitting the situation.