The political deadlock in the Kosovo Assembly persisted on Monday, as parties failed once again to reach consensus on electing Albulena Haxhiu as the new Speaker of Parliament.
Due to the lack of votes, the oldest MP from the Vetëvendosje Movement and acting chair of the session, Avni Dehari, suspended proceedings and rescheduled the session for Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
As the stalemate continues, Mimoza Kusari-Lila, leader of the Alternativa party, did not rule out the possibility of returning to the polls if no agreement is reached on the Speaker’s post.
“Given the current approaches and the way certain parties are blocking progress, we might need to consider another path. We should convene all political groups, constitute the Assembly, and agree—with 80 votes—to dissolve Parliament and hold new elections. Under the current circumstances, and with the current stances, that seems like the closest and most acceptable solution,” she stated.
Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) leader Memli Krasniqi, after the session, made it clear that his party finds Albulena Haxhiu’s candidacy as Speaker unacceptable.
“We came today to finalize the constitution of the Assembly. Of course, it’s the proposer’s responsibility to secure votes for the Speaker. If they can’t, other options provided by the Constitution should be considered,” Krasniqi said following the failed session.
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) also reaffirmed its position.
“Vetëvendosje must understand that electing the Speaker requires compromise and a majority—this is what the people of Kosovo have decided. Of course not—under no circumstances will LDK find a compromise with Vetëvendosje,” said party leader Lumir Abdixhiku.
Similarly, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) leader, Ramush Haradinaj, said his party would only vote if a different candidate were proposed for Speaker.
Meanwhile, Social Democratic Initiative (NISMA) leader Fatmir Limaj stated that a path must be opened for the creation of institutions.
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti remained silent and once again declined to respond to journalists’ questions.
