Capture hailed as a boost for Serbia’s hopes of joining the EU

THE capture of Ratko Mladic was hailed yesterday as a boost for Serbia, for Europe and for the country’s hopes of joining the European Union.

But behind the widespread public acclaim were warnings that Serbia will have to do much more than just round up one of the world’s most wanted fugitives.

The capture of Mladic had become the focus of Serbia’s EU hopes, with Belgrade under immense pressure to deliver Mladic for trial.