Kosovo opposition

Opposition Parties Foreign Policy Plans: Strengthening Alliances, Special Envoys

With a lack of success in foreign affairs, Kosovo's political opposition has outlined different foreign policy commitments ahead of parliamentary elections, from fulfilling obligations in the dialogue with Serbia to renegotiating agreements and repairing relationships with strategic allies.

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.”

2024 Budget Prioritizes Defense at the Expense of Economic Development

The Assembly of Kosovo has provisionally approved the Draft Law for the 2024 budget, just days after the Government of Kosovo endorsed it with a value exceeding 3 billion euros. Notably, the opposition parties were absent during the late-night session on November 16, where, after about 10 hours of discussion, the Assembly provisionally approved the draft law outlining budget allocations for 2024.

BIRN’s Investigation on Gender Discrimination Sparks Reactions From Government and Opposition

Members from both the ruling and opposition parties, along with state officials, have responded to the exclusive investigation conducted by BIRN, shedding light over the discrimination that three women faced when applying for top positions in the public broadcaster, RTK.