Aleksandar Vučić uses Edi Rama in Serbian election campaign

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has utilized conflicting narratives regarding Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during his election campaign. While Vučić recently described Rama as ‘one of Albania’s greatest assets’ to appeal to certain audiences, he has simultaneously characterized the alliance between Tirana, Zagreb, and Pristina as a threat to Serbia.

Despite Vučić’s rhetoric, Albania’s defense ministry recently signed a defense declaration with Kosovo and Croatia in Tirana on March 18, 2025. The political commentary suggests Vučić is employing a dual strategy: portraying Rama as a supporter to certain demographics while framing regional alliances as risks to Serbian security to bolster his position ahead of the upcoming elections.