This is sad but true. I work as a civil engineer and architect in Germany. Last year we were building tunnels in Munich and there were lots of Serbian workers employed. As far as I know they all had to pay some protection money to their mafia. Don't ask me for the details (I did not have to pay since I am a German). Anyway I know that it was extremely dangerous for those guys to refuse.
It would be a start, if we (the west) would catch or kill Mladic and Karadzic. After this, the EU could open its borders to Serbian goods and services. If the economy gets a grip there might be some hope. We should not forget that Slovenia and Croatia, both parts of the former Yugoslavia, are doing fine.
Thanks for the info. I was told by my friends that Ratko Mladic roams the country without a worry, that he has even been sighted in restaurants in Belgrade. I hope their economy does improve, they deserve it after all the misery they've been through.
Yes, it is sad to watch how Serbia ruining its potential in opposition to Croats. Slovenia it is another story cause they were isolated from the recent military conflicts.
Serbian goods are already available throughout Europe. Anyway, I don't see what Mladich and Karadzich -- citizens of Bosnia -- have to do with Serbia and its economy.