The highly anticipated 51st attempt to constitute the Kosovo Assembly did not proceed today as planned. The session was adjourned due to a continued lack of conditions to resume work, prolonging the institutional crisis that has gripped the country since the February 9 elections.
The Assembly’s work is now expected to resume on Friday at 11:00 AM.
Persistent Political Impasse
Despite mounting pressure, including a Constitutional Court ruling setting a July 26 deadline for the Assembly’s constitution, political parties have yet to find common ground to elect a Speaker and form a new government. Today’s postponement underscores the deep divisions that continue to paralyze Kosovo’s legislative body.
Leaders from various political factions have expressed their positions on the ongoing deadlock. Vetëvendosje (VV) MP Albulena Haxhiu, the proposed Speaker, indicated that VV has made an offer to Nisma, stating “We’re waiting, we’ve sent them the offer.” Meanwhile, fellow VV MP Agim Bahtiri accused the opposition of aiming to divide Kosovo, declaring, “They won’t achieve it while we’re alive.”
On the other hand, Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) MP Mërgim Lushtaku criticized Vetëvendosje’s “stubbornness” for the lack of progress, warning against snap elections. Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader Ramush Haradinaj highlighted President Vjosa Osmani’s recent engagement, including her request for an interim measure from the Constitutional Court, as a potential way to gain more time.
The repeated failures to constitute the Assembly have drawn concern from international partners, with the UK Ambassador Jonathan Hargreaves urging parties to prioritize state interests over partisan ones.
As the Constitutional Court’s deadline approaches, the pressure on Kosovo’s political leaders to find a solution intensifies with each passing day.
