# German-Serbian development cooperation in Subotica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-serbian-development-cooperation-in-subotica
> Updated: 2026-09-18T18:03:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Subotica, a festival was held to commemorate 25 years of German-Serbian development cooperation. Organized by the German Embassy, GIZ, and KfW, the event attracted approximately 2,000 visitors to highlight joint efforts in economic development, vocational training, youth opportunities, and environmental protection.

German Ambassador Anke Holštajn stated that Germany is committed to supporting Serbia’s capacity building, while Serbian Minister for European Integration Nemanja Starović identified Germany as one of the country’s most significant bilateral donors. The choice of Subotica as the host city reflected its historical role as an early site for this cooperation in Vojvodina. The event also highlighted the economic scale of the partnership, noting that German companies and their suppliers employ approximately 80,000 people across Serbia.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Subotica hosts festival marking 25 years of German-Serbian cooperation

A festival in Subotica celebrated 25 years of German-Serbian development cooperation, highlighting economic ties, vocational training, and Germany’s role as a key bilateral donor to Serbia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subotica-hosts-festival-marking-25-years-of-german-serbian-cooperation

### 2026-09-08: Subotica hosts 33rd International Children's Theatre Festival

The 33rd Subotica International Children's Theatre Festival will host 13 productions from 10 countries this September, featuring diverse theatrical styles for children.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subotica-hosts-33rd-international-childrens-theatre-festival

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