The Legislation Committee of the Kosovo Assembly has started reviewing the constitutional amendments proposed by President Vjosa Osmani, which would allow the President to be directly elected by citizens.
Adnan Rrustemi, a member of the Committee on Legislation, Mandates, and Immunities, stated that the committee was tasked by Parliament Speaker Albulena Haxhiu to examine the amendments and carry out the necessary institutional procedures.
According to Rrustemi, the proposals aim to change the method of electing the President, shifting from selection by the Assembly to direct elections by the people. He emphasized that the amendments are justified on the grounds that this model would help eliminate political deadlocks that have historically hindered the normal functioning of institutions and threatened institutional stability.
“This approach aims to avoid the political blockages that have often accompanied the presidential election process in the Assembly, creating greater stability and more sustainable functioning of institutions,” Rrustemi said.
The Legislation Committee is expected to continue reviewing the amendments in the coming days, after which they will proceed to the next steps in the Assembly.
