The session scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM did not start on time. Acting chair and eldest MP, Avni Dehari, asked political parties to nominate one member each for the commission that would enable a secret vote. However, with no new proposals, Dehari put to vote the previously suggested commission members from earlier sessions, Rks News reports.
During her time at the podium, Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) MP Hykmete Bajrami was interrupted by Dehari as she explained her party’s stance.
“I came here to say you can call us every 48 hours and propose someone,” Bajrami stated, reaffirming that LDK would not nominate any member for the commission.
As usual, acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti remained silent before the media, but Vetëvendosje MP Hekuran Murati expressed hope that the opposition had reflected.
“I hope and wish, as always, that the opposition has reflected so that the process can be unblocked and we can move forward in unblocking the institutions. We’ve done everything from the start of this constitutive session to offer solutions and ideas to get out of this deadlock, but clearly there’s been no reflection,” Murati said.
Meanwhile, Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader Ramush Haradinaj said his party would challenge the Assembly’s decisions in the Constitutional Court.
“Today we are consulting with PDK and LDK to gather signatures and refer the case to the Constitutional Court,” Haradinaj stated ahead of the 13th attempt to constitute the Assembly.
Fatmir Limaj was more blunt, strongly opposing the idea of calling new elections.
“What is this — we want to go to elections again? People have already voted,” Limaj stated.
After the failed attempt to form the Assembly, Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) leader Memli Krasniqi said the will of the citizens was being violated by Vetëvendosje’s approach.
“It’s been three months that the will of the people is being trampled by Vetëvendosje’s tactics. It’s hard to find words to describe this situation,” Krasniqi told the media, accusing the ruling party of deliberately dragging out the process.
LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku said his party proposed an initiative to address the crisis by calling for an inclusive meeting to find a solution.
“LDK has proposed an initiative — not for show, but to create the opportunity for an all-inclusive meeting, including the President. What’s essential is to find a solution and not prolong this circus. Parties remain entrenched in positions that create a messy situation, and while I understand their stances, the reality is that no one holds a majority in Kosovo,” Abdixhiku said.
It remains to be seen what will happen on April 11 at 10:00 AM, when the next session is scheduled — will there be a breakthrough or just a repeat of the same impasse?
