Elections

Kosovo Braces for Local Polls Amid Media Censorship Outrage

A decision to not grant accreditation to multiple Serbian-language media outlets wishing to cover Sunday’s local elections in Kosovo has sparked strong condemnations from NGOs and international community.

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

Stalemate Continues as Kosovo MPs Fail to Elect Parliament Speaker

For the sixth time, Kosovo’s MPs failed to constitute the parliament due to the candidate proposed by the party winning the February 9 elections, Vetëvendosje, lacking the support of opposition parties.

Kosovo Assembly: Illustration/BIRN

Kosovo Parties Count on Celebrities’ Influence to Reach More Votes

Political parties in Kosovo are ramping up their campaigns for the February 9, 2025 parliamentary elections, competing not only on programs and policies but also for the endorsement of public figures with significant influence on social media and the public.

The building of the government of Kosovo. | Photo: Kallxo.com

Kosovo Government Announces Public Sector Pay Hike Ahead of 2025 Election

Kosovo’s government has announced a public sector salary increase, set to take effect just ahead of the parliamentary February 2025 elections.

Kosovo Government Increases Pensions Ahead of Elections

A few months ahead of the parliamentary elections, Kosovo PM Albin Kurti announced a 20 percent increase in pensions for various categories of retired people, a move the opposition has called an attempt to “buy votes.”