Initial results show Kurti's party wins most votes in Kosovo's early election
Summary
Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party won the most votes in Kosovo’s early parliamentary election, but it is unclear if this will end the country’s political deadlock. Kosovo has held three elections in less than 18 months due to disagreements among major parties on forming a government.Key Facts
- Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje party received about 43% of votes in the recent election.
- The Democratic Party of Kosovo got 21.7%, and the Democratic League of Kosovo got 18%.
- The election turnout was 36.3%, lower than the 45% turnout in December.
- Kosovo has held three elections in less than 18 months because parties have failed to form a government.
- Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 after a war and NATO intervention.
- Kosovo’s president must be elected by at least 80 out of 120 lawmakers, needing broad support.
- The political crisis has hurt Kosovo’s economy and delayed access to European Union funds.
- Kosovo’s relations with Serbia and efforts to join the EU depend on improving political stability and cooperation.
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