Despite the 47th consecutive failure to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo, the political stalemate took a dramatic turn as former opposition MPs chose to remain in the chamber and continue the session on their own terms.
Following the interruption of the official session by acting chair Avni Dehari, MPs from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) stayed behind. Taking matters into their own hands, they resumed the proceedings independently — going as far as to place media microphones on the parliamentary podium in the absence of official audio equipment.
In a symbolic yet defiant act, MPs Armend Zemaj (LDK) and Sala Jashari (PDK) even managed to activate one of the Assembly’s official microphones, giving voice to what became a self-styled continuation of the legislative session.
The event, both unprecedented and theatrical, underscores the intensifying frustration among opposition lawmakers over the prolonged institutional deadlock — now lasting more than three months since elections were held.
Despite their attempt to push the process forward, the session lacked quorum and any binding legal authority. Still, the improvised move sent a clear political message: the opposition accuses the ruling party, Vetëvendosje, of holding the Assembly hostage by insisting on procedures they deem unconstitutional — namely, the formation of a special commission to oversee a secret ballot for the election of the Speaker.
As the impasse deepens, hopes for a swift resolution remain dim, while constitutional deadlines continue to loom.
