Kosovo has entered a new political deadlock after Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (VV) declared the Parliament constituted, despite the absence of a Deputy Speaker from the Serb community.
Opposition parties and legal experts argue that Speaker Dimal Basha has deviated from the constitutional framework.
Eugen Cakolli from the NGO coalition Democracy in Action told Gazeta Express that Basha’s declaration was both politically meaningless and legally null.
“The Assembly is not constituted. The statement that it is, is not only politically senseless but legally void, producing no legal effects,” Cakolli said.
According to him, this move reflects VV’s lack of political will to engage in building a new parliamentary majority and forming a government.
President Osmani in a Difficult Position
President Vjosa Osmani, who on Friday urged that Parliament and Government be established “urgently”, now faces mounting pressure.
Normally, she would invite parliamentary parties for consultations and propose a prime minister-designate to form a government. But this step is only possible if she considers the Assembly constituted — a position currently only held by VV.
On Saturday, Speaker Basha announced that Parliament had completed even the fourth item on the agenda – the election of the Deputy Speaker from the Serb community – and then closed the session, calling a Presidency meeting for Monday. However, PDK and LDK have already stated they will boycott it.
Risk of Constitutional Court Involvement
Cakolli warned that President Osmani should not take any steps toward appointing a prime minister-designate at this stage.
“The President cannot get involved now. She should not make any move that would shift the situation towards government formation,” he said, adding that the matter will likely end up at the Constitutional Court, which could issue a temporary measure.
