Following the failure of Albin Kurti’s proposed “Kurti 3” government to secure parliamentary approval, political researcher Eugen Cakolli from the Kosovo Democratic Institute (KDI) has detailed the next constitutional steps and possible dates for new elections.
In a post on Facebook titled “What now, after the failed government vote?”, Cakolli explained that Kosovo has now entered the second phase of the constitutional process for forming a new government, as outlined by the Constitution and Constitutional Court rulings.
According to him, if all political parties fail or refuse to form a new government, the country will have to head to extraordinary elections.
“After confirming the lack of a necessary parliamentary majority for forming a new government, the possible dates for the elections would include November 30, December 7, or December 14, depending on the day the elections are officially announced,” Cakolli said.
He added that the biggest responsibility now lies with President Vjosa Osmani, who must consult all political parties to determine which one can secure a majority to form a government.
“Within 10 days of these consultations, President Osmani must decide whom to assign the mandate,” Cakolli noted.
He further clarified that the mandate can be given again to the winning party (if it demonstrates readiness and realistic potential for a majority) or to another party that provides concrete proof of support in the Assembly.
Importantly, Cakolli emphasized that the Constitution does not prohibit the same candidate from being re-nominated in the second round. The term “another candidate,” he explained, refers to the second procedural attempt, not a personal restriction on the same individual.
During today’s extraordinary parliamentary session, Kurti’s proposed cabinet failed to reach the simple majority of 61 votes required. The Vetëvendosje–Guxo–Alternativa coalition received 56 votes in favor, 52 against, and 4 abstentions.
