After the certification of the parliamentary elections held on February 9th, Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani, will call for the inaugural session of the Parliament within thirty days. However, the Ninth Legislature will not be officially constituted until the election of key parliamentary bodies, including the Speaker, Deputy Speakers, and the Presidium.
The Constitutional Process for Kosovo’s Parliament
Experts suggest that the certification of the election results will likely occur after the completion of appeals in the Supreme Court. Following the certification, the Kosovo Central Election Commission (KQZ) will formally announce the election results, marking the start of the constitutional process for forming the new government.
According to Eugen Cakolli, a researcher at the Kosovo Democratic Institute (KDI), the certification of election results is a key step that will trigger the countdown for the constitutional session. He expects the process to be completed by the middle or end of the next week, after which the President will be expected to call the parliamentary session.
However, experts like Kadri Kryeziu, a professor and former member of the Constitutional Court, emphasize that the Parliament will not be considered constituted without the election of the Speaker and the Presidium. These positions are critical to the functioning of the Parliament, and until they are elected, the parliamentary session cannot proceed to the next phase, including the formation of the government.
The Role of Political Parties in Constituting the Parliament
The Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV), the party that emerged as the winner in the February 9th elections with 42.30% of the votes, is expected to nominate the Speaker. However, due to the political composition of the Parliament, there may be delays in forming the government. The PDK, LDK, and other political parties must agree on a coalition before the Speaker can be elected. Without a coalition agreement, the constitutional session may face significant delays, and the formation of the government could be postponed beyond the constitutional deadlines.
Key Takeaways:
- Kosovo Parliament will be officially constituted after the election of key leadership positions.
- The process begins after the certification of election results and the President’s call for the inaugural session.
- Delays are possible due to the political dynamics between the main parties, especially regarding the coalition formation.
As the political scene in Kosovo develops, the Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV), as the leading party, faces significant challenges in securing a coalition government and forming the necessary parliamentary leadership to begin the next legislative session.
