On May 5, 2025, caretaker Prime Minister and leader of Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV), Albin Kurti, sent a formal letter to the chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, proposing a political agreement and coalition between the two parties. The goal: to unblock the Kosovo Assembly and enable the formation of a new government.
The letter, obtained by Radio Free Europe, came after the 11th failed attempt to constitute the Assembly following the February elections.
“I am interested and willing to form a political agreement with the LDK,” Kurti wrote, adding that coalitions are often formed between parties with differences.
“I am convinced that LDK voters today would prefer a coalition with LVV — and so would ours. Why not do it?” he asked.
Kurti also noted that while LVV remains open to new elections, the most likely outcome would again be a coalition between LVV and LDK. “Why delay what we can do now?”, he questioned Abdixhiku.
So far, LDK has not responded publicly to the invitation.
Earlier that day, LDK MP Arben Gashi blamed the continued blockade on the lack of cooperation between LVV and the opposition. He called for concrete actions from Kurti, including an apology for his “offensive language and degrading behavior”, and for taking responsibility for the political deadlock.
Meanwhile, the Assembly remains stalled on its third agenda item: election of the Speaker. Despite six rounds of voting, LVV’s nominee Albulena Haxhiu has failed to secure the required 61 votes.
Opposition parties — PDK, LDK, AAK, Lista Serbe — have refused to support secret ballot procedures for the vote, calling them unconstitutional. As a result, some parties have hinted they may appeal to the Constitutional Court if LVV continues down this path.
The next session of the Assembly is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
