Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated Monday that a final decision on forming Kosovo’s new institutions could come by the end of this week. During a press conference, Kurti confirmed that he had made a concrete offer to the Social Democratic Initiative (Nisma), but declined to reveal whether the offer included the position of Speaker of the Assembly for Nisma leader Fatmir Limaj.
“We held a meeting with Mr. Limaj the day before yesterday. Vetëvendosje and I have expressed our interest and readiness to co-govern with the Social Democratic Initiative. In line with this, I made a concrete offer, so that everything may be concluded as soon and as well as possible, so we can have the Assembly and Government constituted,” Kurti said.
He added that a clear answer on whether an agreement has been reached will be known by this weekend:
“By this weekend, we will either have the news of an agreement reached or the news of its absence,” Kurti emphasized.
Deadlock Continues in the Assembly
Earlier Monday, the Assembly of Kosovo held its 50th session, which again failed to result in the election of a new Speaker, keeping the institution in a state of deadlock.
To elect a new Speaker, a simple majority of 61 out of 120 deputies is required.
Parliamentary Numbers Breakdown
- Vetëvendosje (VV) – 48 seats
- Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) – 24 seats
- Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) – 20 seats
- Serb List – 9 seats
- AAK-Nisma coalition – 8 seats
- Minority representatives (non-Serb) – 11 seats
Nisma itself holds 3 seats: Fatmir Limaj, Xhevahire Izmaku, and Arbëreshë Kryeziu.
The acting Minister of Local Government Administration, Elbert Krasniqi, who leads the New Democratic Initiative of Kosovo (IRDK), has previously indicated that seven non-Serb minority deputies would be ready to support the constitution of the new Assembly and a government led by Vetëvendosje.
If Vetëvendosje (48 seats), Nisma (3), and the 7 minority MPs voted in favor, that would bring the total to 58 votes—still three votes short of the needed 61.
So far, three non-Serb MPs—Duda Balje, Veton Berisha, and Adem Hoxha—have said they will not support the process unless their specific conditions are met.
