The Self-Determination Movement (Vetëvendosje – LVV), led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, has won Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections, coming close to 50 percent of the total vote—a result higher than the combined total of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK).
According to preliminary election results, Kurti’s party secured 56 parliamentary seats, while PDK, LDK, and AAK together won around 45 seats in the new legislature. NISMA, led by Fatmir Limaj, failed to pass the 5 percent electoral threshold.
Unlike the February 14 elections earlier this year, LVV is now in a position to form the new government more easily, with the support of several political parties representing non-Serb communities, reports FrontOnline.
Non-Serb Community Parties Pledge Support for “Kurti 3” Government
FrontOnline contacted leaders of several non-Serb community parties, all of whom expressed readiness to support the formation of the “Kurti 3” government.
Emilija Rexhepi, former Deputy Speaker of the Assembly and representative of the Bosniak community, confirmed that cooperation with Kurti will continue. Rexhepi previously served as Deputy Prime Minister in the “Kurti 2” government.
“We have been coalition partners since the formation of the Kurti 1 government, and we will continue together in Kurti 3. We will definitely be part of it,” Rexhepi told FrontOnline.
She added that she is satisfied with Vetëvendosje’s strong electoral result, noting that it leaves little room for political conditioning in the formation of institutions.
Rashiq: Coalition Talks with Vetëvendosje Are Likely
Nenad Rashiq, leader of the Party for Freedom, Justice and Survival, a Kosovo Serb political party, said discussions on cooperation are expected.
“We have cooperated so far, and we will discuss the possibility of cooperation with the future government. The chances are very real that we could be part of a coalition with Vetëvendosje,” Rashiq stated.
Turkish Democratic Party Confirms Two Votes
Fikrim Damka, leader of the Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo (KDTP), confirmed that his party will support the Kurti 3 government with two parliamentary votes.
“We were part of Kurti 2, and most likely we will provide two votes again for Kurti 3 so that institutions can be formed as soon as possible,” Damka said.
Ashkali Party Also Commits Support
Artan Asllani, from the Ashkali Party for Integration, said his party is competing for a reserved seat, with the final outcome dependent on diaspora and conditional votes.
Despite this, Asllani was clear about his political stance:
“We will vote for the Kurti 3 government—this is not up for discussion. According to the Constitution, communities must be part of the governing majority and take responsibility in government,” he declared.
