Kosovo’s Minister for Communities and Returns, Nenad Rašić, has stated that political compromise will be unavoidable in the process of electing the country’s next president, emphasizing that neither political parties nor citizens want the country to head into new elections.
Speaking to RTK2, Rašić said the current political moment requires responsibility and cooperation among parties to ensure that the presidential election process is completed within the institutional framework of the Assembly of Kosovo.
According to him, rising tensions or discussions about early elections would not benefit any political force, noting that citizens are already fatigued by repeated electoral cycles. He stressed that experienced politicians understand the need to focus on dialogue and candidate proposals rather than political confrontation.
Rašić added that several potential candidates are expected to emerge, with formal nominations likely to be made public in the coming days as the deadline for electing the president approaches. He said he expects at least two or more candidates to be proposed by different political entities, which would allow the parliamentary process to move forward.
The minister also expressed confidence that sufficient participation from lawmakers will be secured, predicting that at least 80 deputies will attend the session, enabling the vote to proceed. According to him, any alternative scenario could lead to unnecessary and unpredictable political complications at a time when stability is needed.
Rašić further recalled that Lëvizja Vetëvendosje won 57 seats in previous parliamentary elections, adding that it is therefore normal for the party to put forward its own candidate for president as discussions continue among political actors.
The coming days are expected to be crucial as Kosovo’s political parties intensify consultations in an effort to reach consensus and avoid institutional deadlock.
