The United States and Italian Embassies in Kosovo have called on members of the Kosovo Assembly to respect the latest ruling of the Constitutional Court regarding the formation of the Assembly, emphasizing that ongoing political deadlock is causing significant missed opportunities for the country.
On August 8, 2025, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Speaker of the Assembly must be elected by open vote within 30 days, with the party winning the most votes entitled to propose a candidate up to three times. This ruling aims to break the institutional stalemate that has stalled Kosovo’s political progress.
The Italian Embassy stressed the clarity of the court’s decision and urged all political forces to reach consensus for the sake of Kosovo and its citizens. Similarly, the US Embassy in Pristina warned that the persistent political blockage is resulting in lost opportunities for Kosovo’s development.
“The people of Kosovo expect their leaders to fulfill commitments and work in the best interest of the country. This ongoing political deadlock must end so progress and stability can prevail for the citizens,” the US Embassy stated.
The Assembly’s constitutive session cannot be convened without the full publication of the Constitutional Court’s ruling.
Vetëvendosje (LVV), the party with the most seats in the Assembly, has criticized the court ruling as a “dangerous deviation from the constitutional role” and incompatible with fundamental principles of the rule of law and separation of powers.
Meanwhile, other major Albanian political parties have welcomed the ruling as a constitutional and democratic victory.
The failure to reach a compromise for the Assembly’s constitution has lasted for months, primarily due to disagreements over the candidacy for Speaker and changes in the voting method from secret to open ballot.
The British Embassy in Kosovo also emphasized the importance of an independent Constitutional Court and insisted that all its decisions must be respected and implemented.
Former Constitutional Court President Enver Hasani noted that the court’s ruling is clear and that the process could be completed easily if political will exists, despite some procedural flaws related to the continuation of the session and the obligation for MPs to vote without clear sanctions.
To officially constitute the Assembly, the Speaker and five Deputy Speakers must be elected, after which deadlines for forming the new Kosovo government will begin.
