On February 9, Kosovo held parliamentary elections to determine the country’s next government.
Regarding the nomination for prime minister, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the first proposal must come from the party that wins the most seats in the Assembly.
“The party or coalition that secures the majority in the Assembly, as defined in Article 95, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution, refers to the entity with the highest number of seats—whether an absolute or relative majority. The President of the Republic, based on Article 95, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution, proposes to the Assembly the candidate for prime minister nominated by the political party or coalition holding the most seats,” states the Constitutional Court ruling.
Furthermore, the court clarified that if the proposed candidate fails to secure the required votes, the president has the discretion to appoint another candidate after consulting with political parties.
This ruling plays a crucial role in government formation, particularly in cases where no single party secures an outright majority.
