The Social Democratic Alliance of Macedonia (SDSM) assessed today that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić behaved offensively towards NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska and condemned it.
"The Social Democratic Alliance of Macedonia condemns the offensive behavior of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference," the largest opposition party in North Macedonia said in a statement.
It is added that NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska (and former senior SDSM official) was this time targeted by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who, it is estimated, is "known for insulting anyone who disagrees with him or stands in his way."
"Vučić maliciously pointed out that 'this woman and the people who led to secession' (emphasizing her gender in a derogatory manner, as if it were relevant to the argument), accusing Šekerinska of having ties to the secession of 13-14 percent of Serbia's territory (meaning Kosovo). This is a classic example of Vučić's style - insults instead of arguments, which reveals deep-rooted chauvinism and humiliation of women," the SDSM statement reads.
It is assessed that "this humiliation of women is a form of misogyny that undermines gender equality and contributes to the toxic political climate in the region."
"SDSM unequivocally supports Radmila Šekerinska, who has nothing to do with the accusations of secessionism and who has always advocated for dialogue and stability in the Western Balkans. Her role in NATO is proof of the strength and competence of women in international politics, and we see such attacks as an attempt to minimize such successes," the statement reads.
The only question that remains, it is added, is whether this is just Vučić's personal relationship towards Šekerinska or whether there is something else behind it.
"Let us recall that a few weeks ago, the NATO Secretary General demanded that the President of Serbia hold Milan Radoičić accountable for the attack in Banjska, Kosovo, who is considered a man with deep connections to crime, but also connections to businesses around Vučić and the SNS, VMRO's sister party," the SDSM statement reads.
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