Following the second failed attempt to form a new government, lawmakers from Kosovo’s major political parties have issued sharply contrasting reactions, urging President Vjosa Osmani to take the next constitutional steps without delay.
PDK: “Only new elections can restore stability”
The chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Bedri Hamza, said that the consecutive failures of two prime ministerial nominees clearly show that the current ruling bloc has lost its political legitimacy.
“The majority produced by the last elections has proven incapable of forming new institutions, creating institutional, political, and state uncertainty. There is now only one responsible path forward: new elections,” Hamza wrote on Facebook, adding that the President must set the election date as soon as possible.
PDK deputy Memli Krasniqi echoed this message, saying the President is now constitutionally obliged to announce early elections.
“Citizens already rejected Kurti’s referendum. I warned as early as April 27 that this deadlock would continue. After this predictable failure, the President must announce elections immediately,” he said, rejecting claims that Kosovo risks losing EU funds, loans, or salaries due to the political deadlock.
LDK: “A theatrical performance by Vetëvendosje”
Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) deputy Armend Zemaj described the day’s developments as a “theatrical show” staged by Vetëvendosje.
He urged President Osmani to respect constitutional deadlines and prevent any political interference.
“The game of numbers over these past eight months and today’s failure were entirely predictable. The country has no alternative except early elections — a disappointing but expected outcome.”
Vetëvendosje: “Opposition joined with Lista Serbe to block Kurti”
In contrast, Vetëvendosje deputy Hekuran Murati accused the opposition parties of aligning themselves with Lista Serbe, claiming their goal was solely to prevent Albin Kurti from returning as prime minister.
Murati argued that this political blockade endangers public finances and essential payments.
“The opposition, together with Lista Serbe, united to block Kurti. They are ready to leave 700 RTK workers without salaries, 85,000 civil servants unpaid, 400,000 children without allowances, and 300,000 pensioners without pensions — just to avoid taking the blame. I hope citizens remember this in the upcoming elections.”
Next Step: Kosovo heading toward new parliamentary elections
With the failure of Glauk Konjufca’s nomination, Kosovo is now expected to move toward new parliamentary elections, pending the President’s formal announcement.
