Kosovo Parliament Fails To Be Constituted Within the Deadline Imposed by Justice
Parliament building of Kosovo. Photo: X
July 26, 2025 Hour: 9:59 pm
The Kosovo Assembly failed to convene this Saturday on its 54th attempt since the general elections last February, so parliamentary activity was suspended until August 8, according to a decision by the Constitutional Court.
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In its ruling on June 26, the Court ordered that the process of constituting the Assembly—including the election of the president and vice presidents—be completed within 30 days, a deadline that expires at midnight.
Between now and August 8, the Court is expected to issue a final decision aimed at resolving the stalemate that the Balkan country has been experiencing for more than three months.
Since April 15, Parliament has held 54 attempts to elect the new Speaker of the House, without reaching the support of at least 61 of the 120 seats.
The ruling Vetëvendosje (Self-determination) party, of the acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, won the elections on February 9, with 48 deputies, far from the absolute majority of 61.
As the winner of the elections, Kurti’s party is entitled to preside over Parliament, but its candidate, Albulena Haxhiu, is rejected by the opposition parties.
According to Kosovo law, a former Serbian province independent since 2008, Parliament will be considered constituted only after the deputies elect a Speaker of the Assembly.
Following the establishment of the Kosovo Parliament, the timetable for the formation of a new government will begin. Meanwhile, Kurti remains in office with reduced powers. If the blockade persists, new legislative elections may be called. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but Serbia does not recognize it.
Source: EFE
