President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, stated in a press conference that she has submitted her comments to the Constitutional Court regarding the case raised by the “Serb List.” She aligned with the ruling Vetëvendosje party, emphasizing that the Assembly of Kosovo cannot be blocked over the position of a minority community deputy, in this case, a representative of the Serb community.
Osmani also addressed recent criticisms directed at the Constitutional Court by Vetëvendosje officials, including Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Assembly Speaker Glauk Konjufca, saying that freedom of expression allows for comments and criticism of the Court’s decisions, as the judges are not “sacred.”
In response, the European Union Office in Kosovo reiterated the importance of respecting the Constitutional Court. EU spokesperson Nikola Gaon stated that the Court’s role is to interpret and ensure compliance with Kosovo’s Constitution.
Gaon emphasized that political actors and institutional leaders must refrain from any undue interference in the judiciary, including personal attacks.
“It is the duty of all political actors and institutions in Kosovo to respect this role and refrain from any undue interference in the work of the judiciary and the Constitutional Court, including personal attacks,” Gaon said.
Regarding the ongoing political blockade, Gaon stressed that the responsibility for resolution lies with the political parties themselves, which can overcome the deadlock through dialogue and compromise, in support of Kosovo’s democratic and multi-ethnic character.
“The responsibility for resolving a political deadlock lies primarily with the political parties, which can avoid the impasse through dialogue and compromise to overcome institutional blockage and uphold the democratic and multi-ethnic character of Kosovo,” he concluded.
