LDK deputy Lutfi Haziri voiced sharp criticism today about Kosovo’s ongoing institutional crisis, stating that the country is effectively paralyzed by a lack of legitimate leadership and political will.
“This situation is repeating every other day. The lack of political will to reach a swift solution has made everything meaningless and frustrating—for citizens and for us,” Haziri said before the 25th attempt to constitute the Assembly.
Dual Roles Called Illegitimate
Haziri argued that the caretaker government model, in which individuals simultaneously serve as both ministers and members of parliament, is unconstitutional and undemocratic.
“You can’t maintain the state through political custodianship. Serving as both MP and minister doesn’t work—it’s neither right nor legitimate. It puts the country on pause, and we’ve already fallen far behind.”
Vetëvendosje Accused of Manipulating the Haxhiu Vote Narrative
He criticized Vetëvendosje for how they’ve framed the refusal to vote for Albulena Haxhiu as Speaker, saying it’s misleading to claim it’s due to her gender.
“This country has produced strong women leaders—LDK has supported two female presidents, even when political promises were broken. We’ve helped unblock institutions before.”
Haziri pointed to examples like Atifete Jahjaga and Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, whom LDK supported to maintain institutional stability.
“It’s wrong and concerning that in today’s Parliament, political parties struggle with the idea of a woman in leadership.”
Kurti’s “Patriarchal Vote” Comment Sparks Outrage
Haziri also denounced Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s comments accusing the opposition of “patriarchal voting,” saying they were offensive and part of a broader pattern.
“From the start, Kurti has used a negative campaign. He’s repeatedly insulted and hurt people—his words aren’t surprising anymore, just damaging.”
He called Kurti’s tactics part of a wider global trend of negative campaigning, now taking root in Kosovo as well.
