Welcome to the circus of hate and silence! While in the heart of Europe, Croatia hosts a concert by Marko Perković Thompson, notorious for glorifying fascism and war crimes, the European Commission is pretending not to see or hear. Kurir was the first to request a comment from the EU, but the response was cold and vague: “No comment at this time.” Bravo! As fascist symbols and Ustasha narratives spread at a concert announced for the anniversary of the “Operation Storm,” no one wants to take responsibility. The European Commission condemns fascism but passes the buck to Croatian authorities to investigate hate speech. And the Croatian authorities? They either supported or stayed silent while thousands listened to songs spreading hatred against Serbs and Bosniaks.
Why is this a problem? Because history is repeating itself, and Europe is pretending it’s just another concert. Fascism is not the past; it’s the present in Croatia, and the EU acts like it’s Croatia’s problem, not theirs. While Ustasha symbols are being hidden, the messages of hate are loud and clear. Where are the reactions from the Croatian government? Where is the public outcry? Instead of fighting hate, Croatia allowed it to be openly celebrated.
And while Europe pretends not to see, Serbs and Bosniaks wonder what message is being sent to them. Is this the start of a dangerous revision of history? Will children be taught that fascism is something to celebrate? As Thompson’s concert is announced as the event of the year, we remain in shock and silence.
If you think this is just another news story, think again. This is an alarm for the entire continent. Fascism cannot be ignored, and the EU’s silence is shameful. Let’s ask ourselves — will we allow hate and fascism to rule Europe again? Or will we finally put an end to this madness? Drop your thoughts, crack a joke, or just shake your head — this isn’t the time to stay quiet!
