# German-Serbian diplomatic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-serbian-diplomatic-relations
> Updated: 2026-08-26T16:51:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Anke Gizela Holštajn has officially assumed her role as the German Ambassador to Serbia after presenting her credentials to President Aleksandar Vučić. Holštajn, a linguist with extensive experience in the Western Balkans and European institutions, succeeds Anke Konrad.

Following her appointment, Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić met with Ambassador Holštajn to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The discussions focused on Serbia’s strategic priority of European Union membership, regional stability, and economic connectivity. Đurić also noted the growth of economic cooperation driven by German investment in key Serbian sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Serbian Foreign Minister meets new German Ambassador

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić met with new German Ambassador Anka Gisela Holstein to discuss EU integration, regional stability, and strengthening economic cooperation and investment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-foreign-minister-meets-new-german-ambassador

### 2026-08-17: Anke Holštajn becomes Germany's new Ambassador to Serbia

Anke Gizela Holštajn has presented her credentials to President Aleksandar Vučić, officially beginning her term as the new German Ambassador to Serbia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anke-holtajn-becomes-germanys-new-ambassador-to-serbia

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