Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progress
Summary
Kosovo held its third parliamentary election in 18 months to resolve a political deadlock that has prevented the country from forming a stable government. The ongoing crisis has delayed Kosovo’s efforts to join the European Union and NATO, while also hurting its economy.Key Facts
- Kosovo had early elections again after political leaders failed to agree on a new president by a March deadline.
- The first election in February 2025 and a second in December 2025 also failed to create a functioning government.
- Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party holds a majority, but the president needs support from 80 of 120 lawmakers, requiring agreement across parties.
- The main opposition parties accuse Kurti of trying to control all political institutions.
- Former President Vjosa Osmani is running with an opposition party after Kurti did not support her second term.
- Kosovo’s political crisis has damaged its economy, already suffering from global energy and fuel price rises.
- The government deadlock has delayed Kosovo’s access to European Union funds and slowed progress toward EU membership.
- Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 but is not recognized by Serbia, Russia, or China, resulting in ongoing ethnic tensions in northern Kosovo.
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