Parliament approves Kosovo’s new government, Albin Kurti begins his fourth term as prime minister

Kosovo’s Parliament has voted on the composition of the government following the constitution of Parliament, thereby formally completing the formation of the country’s institutions.

Albin Kurti has been elected prime minister for a new governing term, following the extraordinary parliamentary session held today, whose agenda included the election of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo.

Of the 70 members of parliament present, 62 voted in favor of the government. The session was held after the constitution of Parliament and Kurti’s mandate to form the new government. The composition of the new cabinet was presented to lawmakers, who then voted on the government.

Today’s developments were accompanied by political clashes, as the PDK and the Alliance announced that they would not participate in the session on the government vote, while the LDK also said it would not vote for the Kurti government.

Meanwhile, the lawmakers of the Serb List were present in the parliamentary chamber during the session.

With today’s vote, Kurti returns to the helm of the executive for a new term. The formation of the new government comes after a lengthy period of political developments and procedures for constituting the country’s new institutions.

Cabinet proposed by Kurti:

First deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and diaspora – Glauk Konjufca,

Second deputy prime minister and minister of justice – Donika Gërvalla,

Third deputy prime minister for minority affairs and cooperation – Fikrim Damka,

Minister of finance – Hekuran Murati,

Minister of labor, family and the values of the Liberation War – Andin Hoti,

Minister of defense – Ejup Maqedonci,

Minister of internal affairs – Xhelal Sveçla,

Minister of digitalization and public administration – Lulzon Jagxhiu,

Minister of health – Arben Vitia,

Minister of education and science – Hajrulla Çeku,

Minister of culture and tourism – Saranda Bogujevci,

Minister of local government administration – Elbert Krasniqi,

Minister of sports and youth – Blerim Gashani,

Minister of environment and spatial planning – Fitore Pacolli,

Minister of agriculture, forestry and rural development – Armend Muja,

Minister of infrastructure and transport – Dimal Basha,

Minister of industry, entrepreneurship, trade and innovation – Mimoza Kusari,

Minister of economy – Artane Rizvanolli,

Minister for communities and return – Nenad Rashiq,

Minister for regional development – Rasim Demiri.