Tension mounts as the deadline for political agreement approaches, with Albulena Haxhiu’s candidacy facing strong opposition.
The political crisis surrounding Kosovo’s Assembly leadership continues as Vetëvendosje (VV) struggles to secure 61 votes for Albulena Haxhiu’s candidacy for Speaker of the Assembly. Despite calls for a political agreement, no official meeting has been scheduled between Vetëvendosje and other opposition parties as of yet. The deadline for VV to reach a political consensus is Wednesday at 10:00 AM, but the clock is ticking.
Glauk Konjufca, a senior member of Vetëvendosje, emphasized that the situation can only be resolved through political negotiation, but no tangible steps have been taken so far. The political climate remains tense, with the opposition parties rejecting Haxhiu’s candidacy.
Key developments include:
- Albulena Haxhiu’s candidacy has been rejected by opposition parties due to her polarizing image in Kosovo politics.
- The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), AAK, and NISMA have not responded positively to Vetëvendosje’s call for a meeting, maintaining a strong stance against Haxhiu’s nomination.
- Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës (LDK) has yet to issue an official position on the matter, despite ongoing discussions.
- AAK proposed Saranda Bogujevci or Shqipe Selimi for the Speaker role, but their proposal was rejected by both candidates.
PDK’s Blerta Deliu expressed clear opposition, stating that Haxhiu’s polarizing nature is the reason why they will not support her. Meanwhile, Visar Ymeri, former leader of Vetëvendosje, criticized the party for not actively pursuing political negotiations and for resorting to polarizing tactics to block any progress.
As the fourth session of the Kosovo Assembly approaches tomorrow at 10:00 AM, all eyes will be on Vetëvendosje to see whether they can rally enough support for Haxhiu’s election or if the political stalemate will persist.
Key Points:
- Vetëvendosje struggling to secure 61 votes for Albulena Haxhiu as Speaker of the Assembly.
- Opposition parties continue to reject her candidacy, causing political gridlock.
- AAK and PDK propose alternative candidates for the role, rejecting Haxhiu’s nomination.
