On the final day of candidate registration, Kosovo’s political parties revealed how they will participate in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on 28 December. While Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (VV) has formed a coalition with three smaller parties, Aleanca për Ardhmërinë e Kosovës (AAK) and the NISMA Socialdemokrate have opted to run independently—a move analysts warn could be politically risky.
A total of 24 political entities have filed for participation, including three coalitions, 18 individual parties, two civic initiatives, and one independent candidate, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Valmir Elezi, the CEC spokesperson, confirmed:
“During the seven-day registration period (24–30 November 2025), 24 political entities completed the online certification process for participation in the early elections for the Kosovo Assembly. Simultaneously, parties had the opportunity to declare coalition agreements.”
Independent Strategy Carries Risk
Political analyst Seb Bytyqi highlighted that the smaller parties’ choices will determine their survival in the Assembly.
“By choosing to run independently, AAK and NISMA have increased the risk of failing to secure seats, whereas Alternativa and GUXO show signs of growth in voter support. The absence of broader coalition agreements reflects a lack of unity among opposition parties. For VV, this coalition strengthens both the electoral and political influence of smaller parties for the first time,” he said.
According to Bytyqi, the strategic misstep by AAK and NISMA could leave them outside the Assembly, as running alone reduces their chances of surpassing the electoral threshold. In contrast, VV’s coalition not only consolidates power but also integrates smaller parties that previously were marginalized, further amplifying its political advantage.
Following certification, parties have seven days to submit their candidate lists for the early elections. Analysts are closely watching whether AAK and NISMA can convert their independent campaigns into meaningful parliamentary representation or if their gamble will backfire.
