The Assembly of Kosovo will resume sessions tomorrow in yet another attempt to constitute its ninth legislature. This marks the 60th effort to break the political deadlock.
President Osmani Calls for Urgency
On the eve of this crucial session, President Vjosa Osmani urged parliamentary parties to form both the Assembly and a new Government as soon as possible.
“The Assembly must be constituted urgently, and the Government must also be elected without delay. Every lost day is a lost day for Kosovo, for its people, and for our Euro-Atlantic perspective. I hope that a solution in line with the Constitution will be found as soon as possible,” Osmani stressed.
Kurti Supports Rašić as Deputy Speaker
The deadlock centers on the appointment of deputy speakers. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti expressed hope that tomorrow will resolve the stalemate.
“I believe the best solution would be to finalize this tomorrow by electing Nenad Rašić, who recognizes the Republic of Kosovo, works for our state institutions, and has done the most for the Serbian community in our country as a minister,” Kurti declared.
EU Pressures for Institutional Stability
Meanwhile, European Union officials have informed Kurti that they will not hold meetings inside Kosovo’s Government building until the country has a fully mandated executive.
“In line with this ruling and in the interest of institutional stability and respect for the rule of law, high-level visitors from EU member states and institutions will temporarily refrain from holding meetings with the acting Prime Minister and ministers inside the Government building of Kosovo, until a government with a full mandate is in place,” stated EU Ambassador to Kosovo Aivo Orav.
Reactions and Government Response
The EU letter has sparked widespread criticism of the acting Prime Minister.
Government spokesperson Përparim Kryeziu defended the position that meetings should take place at the Prime Minister’s office but clarified that talks could also be held elsewhere with mutual agreement.
“Anyone requesting a meeting with the acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo must come to the office where he works. Of course, this does not mean he cannot hold working meetings outside his office, but such arrangements must be agreed upon by both parties,” Kryeziu said.
