Following the failure to elect a new president by the April 28 deadline, Kosovo is heading toward extraordinary elections. Today, April 29, 2026, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Kreshnik Radoniqi, met with the Acting President, Albulena Haxhiu, to discuss the operational timeline for the upcoming vote.
Radoniqi’s Proposal: June 7
During the meeting, Radoniqi formally requested that the elections be held on June 7, 2026. He emphasized that the CEC requires maximum time to ensure a well-prepared and transparent process, noting that organizing national elections on such short notice is a complex institutional challenge.
- The Court’s Window: The Constitutional Court has identified two possible dates for the elections: May 31 or June 7.
- The CEC’s Stance: Radoniqi stated that June 7 is the preferred date to allow for necessary logistical preparations, including budget finalization and staff training.
The Political Context
The transition to early elections comes after Albulena Haxhiu assumed the role of Acting President following the conclusion of Vjosa Osmani’s mandate on April 4, 2026. Because the Assembly failed to reach a consensus on a new president within the constitutional timeframe, the dissolution of the legislature and a return to the polls became the only legal path forward.
Next Steps
Acting President Haxhiu is expected to issue a formal decree in the coming days, officially setting the date for the extraordinary elections based on these consultations. Meanwhile, political parties, including the LDK and PDK, have already begun internal mobilizations, with representatives like Ganimete Musliu (PDK) expressing confidence in their party’s upcoming performance.
