Acting President Albulena Haxhiu announced on Thursday that the parliamentary majority has successfully locked in more than the 61 votes required to form a new government cabinet under Albin Kurti. Following the recent June 7 snap elections, Haxhiu urged all political factions to abandon obstructive tactics and look beyond traditional party lines to elect a non-partisan, consensual figure to the head of state.
In an interview with Ekonomia Online, Haxhiu outlined the mandatory timeline for Kosovo’s institutional transition, emphasizing that the finalization of the executive branch will take absolute priority immediately after the Central Election Commission (CEC) certifies the final electoral results.
The Institutional Roadmap to Power Consolidation
Per the binding legal frameworks and historical precedents set by the Constitutional Court, Haxhiu mapped out the operational phases facing the newly elected lawmakers:
- Constituting Parliament: Once the CEC certifies the ballots, Haxhiu will issue a decree to convene the inaugural assembly session within a strict 30-day window.
- The 60-Day Presidential Clock: From the exact moment parliament is officially constituted, lawmakers have a maximum of 60 days to elect a new President of the Republic, or face a mandatory constitutional dissolution leading to another round of elections.
- The Sequence of Events: The governing coalition intends to move swiftly. They plan to complete the oath of office for MPs, choose the Speaker of the Assembly, immediately vote to confirm the Kurti Government, and subsequently utilize the remaining weeks to hold roundtables for the presidency.
Kosovo Post-Election Transition Matrix (June 2026)
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Executive Threshold --> Secure ≥ 61 votes (Confirmed: Majority exceeds 61).
Assembly Deadline --> Session must be convened within 30 days of CEC certification.
Presidential Window --> Must be finalized within 60 days of the Assembly's launch.
Strategic Mandate --> LVV retains right to propose the Speaker of the Assembly.
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Seeking a Neutral Arbiter for the Head of State
A core hurdle in the upcoming legislative session remains the absolute quorum required to choose a president: at least 80 MPs must be physically present in the hall during the voting process. To bypass potential boycotts from opposition factions like the LDK and PDK, Haxhiu revealed that Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV) is actively seeking an independent candidate.
Acting President Albulena Haxhiu: “We have consistently maintained that the most prudent solution is to locate a candidate who holds no affiliation with any political party. Kosovo possesses an abundance of highly qualified individuals who have made extraordinary contributions across various civic, academic, and professional fields. A consensus name is the optimal path forward.”
Haxhiu issued a stern warning to opposition parties contemplating a walkout, highlighting that voters delivered a sharp rebuke to obstructionist strategies during both the December and June electoral cycles. “The electorate has consistently punished parties that resort to institutional blockades and boycotts. A parliamentary boycott is not a solution, and it has been flatly rejected by the citizens of Kosovo,” she added.
The Future Speaker and Addressing Media Speculation
When pressed by reporters regarding whether she is personally being positioned to take over as the permanent Speaker of the Assembly, Haxhiu remained deferential to internal party mechanics. She noted that under constitutional law, the largest winning parliamentary group holds the exclusive right to nominate the speaker, stating simply, “I do not know; that is a decision that rests entirely with Vetëvendosje.”
Haxhiu also dismissed ongoing television studio debates regarding volatile vote fluctuations, downplaying speculative talk that the ruling party underperformed initial expectations. She asserted that Prime Minister Albin Kurti continues to command the highest level of direct public support in the country based on the administration’s robust tracking record, concluding that domestic and international security challenges mean Kosovo urgently needs stable, institutional consolidation rather than media-driven political theater.
