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Session of the Kosovo parliament on October 10, 2025. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo’s Parliament Ends Deadlock, But Solution Is Swiftly Disputed

Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Dimal Basha, declared parliament inaugurated after the election of a Serb deputy speaker, despite objections by the biggest Serbian party.

Session of the new Kosovo parliament on April 25, 2025. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo MPs Fail, Yet Again, to Elect Parliament Speaker

Despite a Constitutional Court ruling, and after months of deadlock, Kosovo MPs failed to elect a speaker and constitute a new parliament again, as two candidates from the biggest party did not get enough support.

MPs gather before the 52nd failed attempt to constitute the parliament on July 25, 2025. Photo: BIRN.

Kosovo Fails Again to Inaugurate Parliament Despite Looming Deadline

MPs again failed to constitute a new parliament after February's elections, and now only have one more chance to inaugurate a legislature before the Constitutional Court tells them what to do next month.

Kosovo PM Seeks Consensus as Court Orders End to Parliament Deadlock

Outgoing Prime Minister Albin Kurti called a meeting of political party leaders after the Constitutional Court ordered MPs to end their long-running deadlock and inaugurate a new parliament within 30 days.

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani addresses the assembly on November 21, 2024. Photo: Kosovo Presidency

President Osmani: Preserving Alliances and Constitutional Values Key to Kosovo’s Future

Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani underscored the critical importance of upholding constitutional patriotism, strengthening international alliances, advancing dialogue with Serbia, and advocating for the rights of Albanians in the region in her yearly address to the assembly.