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The June 7 elections are expected to determine not only the next government, but also the ability of institutions to end the political crisis that has paralyzed the country...
Kosovo will head to the polls again on June 7, just a few months after early elections held in December 2025. The decision for new elections came after a prolonged political stalemate that highlighted the difficulties in creating institutional consensus and brought the issue of political stability back to the center of the debate.
At stake in the June 7 elections is not only the formation of a new government, but also the ability of the political system to produce stable parliamentary majorities capable of electing a new president and ensuring political continuity. The speed with which institutions are formed after the elections will be closely watched by the European Union and Kosovo's international partners, at a time when the country's European path remains closely linked to the stability and effectiveness of democratic institutions.
These are the 11th parliamentary elections since 2001, when the first post-war elections were held. Since then, only 4 legislatures have completed their full term, while 7 others have been terminated prematurely, reflecting the ongoing challenges in establishing stable parliamentary majorities and functional governing coalitions.
The political crisis that led to the June 7 elections is related to the failure of the Assembly to elect a new president. The mandate of President Vjosa Osmani ended on April 4, 2026, without securing the necessary parliamentary majority for her successor. Osmani was elected president in April 2021 after the electoral victory of Albin Kurti and the Vetevendosje Movement. Although she had expressed her willingness to seek a second term, political disagreements and the lack of broader parliamentary support prevented her re-election.
According to the Constitution of Kosovo, the president is elected by the Assembly and requires a qualified majority of votes. Vetevendosje attempted to propose alternative candidates from civil society, but failed to secure the support of the opposition. Although the governing majority had 67 seats, it failed to secure the necessary 80 votes, which automatically led the country to new elections according to constitutional provisions.
The elections are considered crucial for the future political direction of Kosovo. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje Movement is running in coalition with Guxo, Alternativa and the Albanian Democratic Christian Party, with the aim of strengthening parliamentary positions and maintaining a leading role on the political scene, according to an IBNA analysis.
On the other hand, the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) aims to return to power, focusing the campaign on economic development, social challenges, and support for domestic production.
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) is seeking to strengthen its political position by bringing back Vjosa Osmani to the party's ranks. The LDK continues to be led by Lumir Abdixhiku, who is widely considered a potential candidate for the post of prime minister if the party achieves victory or becomes part of a governing coalition.
The elections are being contested by 22 political parties and three pre-election coalitions. The main Albanian political forces are running separately, while the Serbian List, the main political representative of the Serbian community in Kosovo, is participating with political support from Belgrade.
The Central Election Commission has registered 2,092,174 citizens with the right to vote, or 15,884 more compared to the December 2025 elections. The voting process will take place in 949 voting centers and 2,550 polling stations in the territory of Kosovo, while the diaspora vote is expected to play an important role again.
In addition to voting by mail, Kosovo citizens living abroad will be able to vote at 30 diplomatic missions, including 17 embassies and 13 consulates, where a total of 47 polling stations will operate.
The electoral process is expected to be monitored by international observers. The acting President, Albulena Haxhiu, has extended an official invitation to the European Union to deploy an observation mission, stressing the importance of transparency and credibility of the electoral process. International monitoring is considered particularly important at a time when Kosovo’s European aspirations remain closely linked to the effective functioning of democratic institutions.
European officials and Western diplomats have repeatedly emphasized that political stability remains an important condition for advancing reforms, economic development, and progress in the European integration process. /Adapted Pamphlet /
Në rendin e ri botëror, marrëveshjet janë ndërshtetërore. Edi Rama- Thaçi dhe Vuçiç e kanë vonuar proçesin e integrimeve euroatllantike, për të tre shtetet:Kosovë- Serbi-Shqipëri. Qytetarët e Kosovës me këto zgjedhje do i pamundësojë kujtëdo të bëjë pazare në kurriz të integritetit territorial të Shtetit të Kosovës. Është vetëm çështje kohe, kur Vuçiç në Serbi dhe Edi Rama në Shqipëri ti bashkohen vëllamit të tyre në Hagë. "Salla e hartave në kryeministrinë e Edi Ramës është e mbushur me flutura. Ato harta që tregojnë shtrirjen territore dhe demokrafinë e shqiptarëve në Ballkan mund ti hedhin në tokë në Serbi, në Greqi e në Maqedoni, mund ti shkelin me këmbë, por ato ruhen në kancelaritë e ballkonit të globit. Nuk kam pikë dyshimi që për Albin Kurtin do ketë një votim plebishitar. Ashtu sikurse e kam thënë që në krye të herës që gadishulli ilirik do riformatohet mbi bazën marrëveshjeve ndërshtetërore .Bazuar në të drejtën e popujve për vetvendosje. Mbikqyrësit e proçesit do jenë fuqitë me ndikim global.