Kosovo remains in a state of political uncertainty following the snap elections, with the formation of new institutions standing as one of the country’s greatest obstacles.
In this context, attention has once again focused on possible cooperation between the two main political forces, following the meeting of the leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, and the head of the Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku. Although the talks did not end with a clear agreement, signals from both sides to keep communication alive have raised hopes for a future understanding.
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After the meeting, Kurti told journalists that he feels optimistic and believes in the possibility of a deal, even though the initial meeting did not yield immediate results.
“We don’t yet have a conclusion or something concrete to share with you. However, I have faith,” Kurti stated.
Former president Vjosa Osmani, who is seeking a second term and ran in the elections together with the LDK on a joint list, also took part in the discussion.
Kurti underlined that with Abdixhiku and Osmani they discussed the full establishment of institutions, but added that the four-week constitutional deadline for constituting the Assembly has just begun, after the certification of the results on June 7.
On the other hand, Abdixhiku announced that at this stage, both sides agreed to continue communication as the only path to avoid new extraordinary elections.
He stressed that the LDK seeks institutional consolidation and a democratic balance, where each actor contributes responsibly to secure strong state bodies for the country.
The future will show whether a possible LVV-LDK compromise will be a sustainable step out of the deadlock or simply a temporary agreement to escape early elections and set state mechanisms in motion.
Halili: The success of an LVV-LDK cooperation will be judged more by its implementation than by its signing
Professor Nijazi Halili, in a conversation for “Bota sot”, commented that both parties have shown signs of willingness to find a way out and prevent another cycle of voting.
“The meeting between LVV and LDK shows that there is a predisposition to resolve the institutional blockage and avoid a new electoral process. However, this rapprochement should not be conceived merely as a technical pact for dividing posts, but as an effort to create long-term stability.“
According to him, a possible coalition would face difficulties due to political and programmatic divergences.
But if a sound agreement is reached, it could bring a climate of stability and normal functioning of institutions.
“A possible LVV-LDK alliance would encounter major challenges, especially because of differences in programs and previous stances. The key question is not only whether a deal can be signed, but whether it will have enough political support to function for long.
Such an agreement, if realized, could bring political peace and a more normal course of institutions. But if it were simply a compromise to escape elections, without a clear harmonization on priorities and reforms, the risk is that the crisis is postponed rather than resolved,” he explained.
The professor added that the value of the agreement will be determined by the ability to restore the people’s trust in the institutions.
“Therefore, any cooperation between LVV and LDK will be judged not by the reaching of the agreement, but by the capacity to put it into practice and regain citizens’ trust,” concluded Nijazi Halili for “Bota sot”.
Haziri: Further LVV-LDK talks are unlikely to bear fruit
Political analyst Nexhat Haziri assessed that the first meeting between LVV and LDK was unproductive, but did not rule out new developments going forward.
In an interview for “Bota sot”, he highlighted the importance of an accord between these two forces, mentioning the fact that PDK and AAK have not shown interest in cooperation.
“If we refer to the first meeting between the leaders of LVV and LDK, which did not bring any concrete step, it remains to be seen what the next meetings will produce. This gains even more weight now, when we find ourselves in a new situation, since PDK has clarified its stance that it will stay in opposition and is not interested even in the election of the head of state. Without the votes of this entity, the election of the president becomes very difficult.
Also, the refusal of AAK to respond positively to Mr. Kurti’s invitation to meet further complicates the process of selecting the president.“
Nevertheless, Haziri views the possibility of a successful LDK-LVV agreement with skepticism, noting that even their combined votes do not reach the necessary quorum for the election of the president.
He also mentioned the internal turmoil in LDK and the risk of new elections.
“Consequently, the continuation of talks between LVV and LDK to reach an agreement for the institutions, especially for the head of state, is not expected to be fruitful. This is also linked to the internal situation of LDK, which is going through hard times due to deep divisions and calls for Mr. Abdixhiku’s resignation.
On the other hand, Mr. Kurti and LVV have enough votes to elect the Speaker of the Assembly and to form the government. However, this does not get the country out of the crisis and does not complete the institutions without electing the president. If this fails, the country will be forced again towards new elections,” he argued.
Finally, Haziri added that the post of president should go to the opposition, so there are chances of support also from AAK and PDK.
“Therefore, any talks and agreements between LVV and LDK, especially for the election of the president, do not represent a solution, because they lack the necessary votes.
For this reason, Mr. Kurti must be more pragmatic and offer a concession that the post of head of state passes to the opposition. Such a compromise could also involve PDK and the Alliance in the process. This would be the only formula that would ensure the formation of new institutions and political stability, on the basis of a balance of powers in the country,” concluded Nexhat Haziri for “Bota sot”.
