Serbia’s government remains silent about the involvement of Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski, a minister in Prime Minister Miloš Vučević’s cabinet, in supporting Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the February elections. Despite being part of the ruling coalition, her support for AfD raises questions about Serbia’s political alliances and ideological connections to the far-right.
Đurđević, responsible for family care in the Serbian government, announced her participation in AfD’s final election rally on February 21st, stating she was there “on behalf of her party” Zavetnici, which shares ideological ties with AfD. Both parties oppose liberal democratic values and are united by a commitment to conservative family and traditional values.
While she claims to represent the majority of Serbs in her support for AfD, experts question the truth behind this assertion, highlighting the lack of evidence backing her claim. The move to support AfD is seen as an attempt by Serbian authorities to build favorable ties with the far-right in Germany, without directly endorsing the party’s controversial positions.
Serbia’s deeper connections to AfD, especially through figures like Marko Đurić and other nationalist elements, have long been a subject of speculation. However, as the AfD gains traction in German polls, the implications for Serbia’s political strategy—especially its European Union ambitions—remain uncertain.
In addition to his far-right rhetoric, AfD’s involvement in pushing for the revocation of Kosovo’s independence aligns with Serbian national interests. Though not officially a ruling party, the AfD’s influence continues to grow, signaling a shifting political landscape in Europe and potential alliances with Serbia’s nationalist government.
