Just minutes before Saturday’s parliamentary session, Serb List announced it had filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court regarding the election of the Assembly’s deputy speaker from the Serb community. Three days later, the Court clarified whether the party had referred to Kosovo’s institutions using disputed terminology.
The Serb List’s statement at the time sparked controversy after it referred to the Assembly of Kosovo as the “Assembly of Prishtina.” The announcement accused Kosovo’s institutions of violating the rights of the Serb community and called on the Constitutional Court to take immediate action.
This terminology was strongly criticized, including by Deputy Speaker Albulena Haxhiu, who described it as “an open insult to Kosovo’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Constitution.”
Suspicions arose that the same wording may have been included in the formal complaint submitted to the Court. However, on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court clarified that in the electronically submitted request on August 30, 2025, Serb List did not use the term “Assembly of Prishtina.”
Meanwhile, Serb List has challenged the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community during the constitutive session. None of the party’s nine MPs secured the required votes, including Nenad Rašić, who was supported by the Vetëvendosje Movement.
Despite this failure, Speaker Dimal Basha concluded Saturday’s session by declaring the Assembly formally constituted.
On Monday, President Vjosa Osmani met with Basha, who presented his position regarding the Assembly’s constitution. The President informed him that her legal team is currently reviewing the process.
“The President emphasized that, as always, she will act fully in line with the Constitution and applicable laws, guaranteeing institutional stability and respect for the will of Kosovo’s citizens,” the Presidency stated.
