The U.S. Embassy in Prishtina has renewed its call for Kosovo’s political leaders to work together to establish functioning institutions, warning that the continuing political deadlock is costing the country valuable opportunities.
In a response to RTV21, the embassy said the formation of institutions must proceed in accordance with Kosovo’s Constitution and the decisions of the Constitutional Court.
“Political leaders in Kosovo should work together to form institutions in accordance with the Constitution and the decisions of the Constitutional Court,” a U.S. Embassy spokesperson said.
The embassy added that Kosovo’s citizens expect their political leaders to act in the country’s best interests and prioritize progress and stability.
“The ongoing deadlock is costing Kosovo through missed opportunities; leaders should prioritize progress and stability for the benefit of all citizens,” the spokesperson said.
The latest statement comes amid the continued failure to constitute Kosovo’s new Assembly following the June 7 parliamentary elections. The constitutive session began on August 6, but lawmakers have yet to elect a speaker, leaving the process of forming the new institutions blocked.
Washington has issued similar appeals in recent weeks, with the U.S. Embassy in Prishtina previously urging Kosovo’s political parties to cooperate in overcoming the institutional crisis.
The United States’ renewed intervention comes as Kosovo’s political parties remain divided over the next steps, including the constitution of the Assembly and the broader process of forming new state institutions.
