The institutional deadlock blocking the formation of Kosovo’s Assembly is being met with criticism over the salaries deputies are receiving despite a lack of decision-making. Elected officials are being paid around €1,500 per month while sessions continue to fail one after another.
A reaction came from Armend Zemaj, MP from the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), who addressed the issue after today’s session, calling it a procedural and legal matter.
“I don’t decide on the salary; it’s a procedural and legal issue. Work is being done, sessions are called according to the rules. Deputies are obliged to participate and represent the citizens—this is a constitutional responsibility,” Zemaj stated.
He emphasized that despite the lack of concrete decisions, physical presence in the Assembly is a responsibility that most deputies are fulfilling.
