Enver Hoxhaj, a deputy from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), has refused to comment further on his recent statement regarding a potential coalition between PDK and the Vetëvendosje Movement (VV), following strong reactions within his own party, Gazeta Insajderi reports.
Hoxhaj, who just days earlier indicated he would vote for such an agreement, declined to speak to Insajderi, briefly stating, “I am traveling.”
Initial Remarks and Internal Party Opposition
In a television appearance on the show “Rubikon,” Hoxhaj had left open the possibility of cooperation with VV, saying he was ready to support such a coalition, but did not give a clear answer on whether he would accept Albin Kurti as Prime Minister.
“I don’t want to get into such a scenario – with Kurti as Prime Minister or with Bedri Hamza? Of course, we would accept Bedri as Prime Minister at all costs, but these are topics we will resolve when we sit at the table,” he declared.
Hoxhaj’s statement caused dissatisfaction within the party’s ranks, with several presidency members expressing opposition to the idea of cooperation with VV. The objections within PDK reflect long-standing tensions between the two parties, which escalated particularly during the election campaign when VV leaders used offensive language towards the opposition, calling them “Hajvana” (a derogatory term).
PDK’s Official Stance and Internal Discrepancies
The Secretary-General of PDK, Vlora Çitaku, publicly opposed Hoxhaj’s stance. She stated she was surprised by her colleague’s position because PDK had adopted a political declaration outlining the party’s positions regarding the government and potential coalitions.
Çitaku emphasized that Hoxhaj himself had voted for this declaration without any objection.
“For me, Hoxhaj’s statement was a bit of a surprise. Because it’s true that often in meetings and discussions we have different evaluations and opinions, however, Mr. Hoxhaj’s statement came shortly after the convention where we adopted a political declaration of PDK. This declaration was very clear both in relation to the government and in relation to possible coalitions, and that political declaration was voted for with complete unanimity. Mr. Hoxhaj also voted for it. In any case, it is a new position that does not harm political and democratic health. Mr. Hoxhaj was clear; he said he would vote for a coalition if there was a political agreement, he did not say he would vote unilaterally,” Çitaku told Rubikon on Klan Kosova.
Opposition also came from PDK deputy Abelard Tahiri. He stated that while individual stances might exist within the party, the PDK’s unified position is that presented by the party chairman.
“The unified stance of PDK is represented by the chairman of PDK. Such issues have been discussed in PDK forums, including coalition matters. We stand behind the position that PDK should form a government led by Prime Minister Bedri Hamza, and this is more important than all others, which we prefer to do with the parties we were in opposition with, namely LDK and Alliance,” he said.
