No fewer than 22 candidates have applied for the two vacant positions on the bench of Kosovo’s Constitutional Court.
The Constitutional Court currently has seven judges, although the Constitution and the law provide for a total of nine.
To fill the vacant positions, the Kosovo Assembly launched the procedure for selecting new judges on October 13, 2026.
On November 10, 2026, the Special Committee for the Nomination of Candidates for Appointment to the Constitutional Court reviewed all 22 applications.
The candidates who applied for the two positions are: Ymridin Misini, Selman Ymeri, Drilon Haraçia, Teuta Ibrahimi, Agron Behrami, Makfirete Krasniqi, Zahir Çerkini, Ramadan Gashi, Alban Muriqi, Haxhi Xhemajli, Novitet Nezaj and Shpresa Emra.
The following candidates also passed the first stage of the selection process: Asmir Sadiku, Besarta Zuka, Vjosa Gradinaj Mexhuani, Jorida Xhafaj, Rozafa Ukimeraj Çuni, Mehdi Sefa, Valbona Shala Thaqi and Flamur Mrasori.
According to information obtained by Kallxo.com, candidate Shyhrete Shalaku-Grajaqevci did not submit proof of professional experience to the Special Committee, while one other candidate failed to meet the eligibility requirements.
According to the Kosovo Assembly’s announcement, the candidates will sit a written examination on November 18, 2026, followed by oral interviews on November 27, 2026.
The judges selected will receive a single, non-renewable nine-year mandate.
However, the terms of another five Constitutional Court judges are due to expire in August 2027, after completing their nine-year mandates.
These are the current President of the Court, Nexhmi Rexhepi, and judges Bajram Latifi, Radomir Llaban, Remzije Istrefi-Peci and Safet Hoxha.
The procedures for appointing their replacements should begin at least three months before their mandates expire.
Vigan Qorrolli, head of the Special Committee, said on October 13, 2026, that procedures to fill those positions would also begin in due time.
The Constitutional Court has a quorum when at least seven judges are present. If the Court is left with fewer than seven members, it cannot issue any decisions.
