The United States Embassy in Pristina has called on Kosovo’s political leaders to cooperate and form state institutions after a prolonged period of political paralysis, warning that the ongoing deadlock is depriving the country of important opportunities.
In a response to Gazeta Express, the Embassy stressed that institutional formation must fully respect Kosovo’s Constitution and the decisions of the Constitutional Court.
“Kosovo’s political leaders must cooperate to form institutions in accordance with the Constitution and the rulings of the Constitutional Court. The citizens of Kosovo expect their leaders to fulfill their commitment to act in the best interest of the country. This ongoing political deadlock is costing Kosovo lost opportunities. It is time for leaders to prioritize progress and stability for the good of all citizens,” an Embassy spokesperson said.
The Embassy further emphasized that political actors must place national interests above party interests in order to end the institutional crisis.
Similar expectations have been expressed by other diplomatic missions in Kosovo, which continue to call for a reliable and functional partner in the country.
Concerns over another potentially lost year were also echoed in the European Parliament’s latest report on Kosovo, which warned that 2025 had effectively been a “lost year” due to political instability.
The report further cautioned that Kosovo risks losing significant financial support from the EU Growth Plan if it fails to meet required criteria in time.
MEPs also expressed concern over Kosovo’s prolonged inability to form a fully functional legislature and government for more than a year.
Kosovo held elections on June 7 after the previous legislature failed to elect a president, contributing to the current institutional deadlock.
