The Assembly of Kosovo has approved in principle the Draft Law on Temporary Measures for Basic Products in Cases of Market Destabilization, commonly referred to as the “price cap law.”
The decision was taken during today’s parliamentary session with 63 votes in favor, 19 against, and no abstentions. A total of 88 members of parliament were present.
The announcement was made by the Speaker of the Assembly, Albulena Haxhiu, who confirmed that the draft law passed its first reading stage.
What the law proposes
The proposed legislation aims to introduce temporary government measures on essential goods in situations of significant market instability. These measures may include regulating prices of basic products in order to protect consumers from sudden and excessive price increases.
According to the government’s framing, the law is intended as an emergency economic instrument rather than a permanent form of market intervention.
Government justification
Officials argue that the initiative is designed to protect citizens from sharp fluctuations in the prices of essential goods such as bread, flour, milk, oil, and other daily necessities.
The government has emphasized that the law will only be activated in exceptional circumstances of market disruption, and that it is intended to ensure stability and consumer protection.
Parliamentary debate
The vote reflects divided political positions, with a majority supporting the measure while a significant minority voted against it. Opposition concerns have generally focused on potential market interference and the scope of executive authority under such a framework.
Next steps
Following approval in principle, the draft law will proceed through further parliamentary review stages before it can be adopted into law.
