The constitutive session of the Assembly of Kosovo, scheduled for August 6, is seen by political analysts as a decisive step toward breaking the institutional deadlock, although the delay in convening it has drawn criticism.
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According to their assessments, the prolonged process has created fertile ground for political tensions and attempts to shift responsibility onto the opposition parties.
They emphasize that the outcome of the session will be determined by the willingness of the political parties to compromise and prioritize the interests of the state over party interests.
If the Assembly fails to constitute itself, the institutional crisis could escalate, while the likelihood of new elections would increase.
Making the institutions functional is considered essential both for preserving political stability and for addressing Kosovo’s domestic and international challenges.
Nijazi Halili: August 6 represents a test of political maturity, not merely a procedural deadline
International relations and diplomacy expert Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nijazi Halili describes August 6, the date on which the constitutive session of the Assembly of Kosovo is expected to be held, as a moment of particular political and institutional significance.
In a statement to “Bota Sot,” Halili said that setting August 6 as the date of the session represents an important deadline. According to him, the time made available for consultations among the political parties demonstrates an effort to prevent the formation of institutions from ending in another political deadlock.
He assessed that reaching an agreement among the parties by August 6 will depend on their willingness to compromise.
According to Halili, the prospects for political consensus are directly linked to the willingness to compromise and the ability of institutional leaders to place the interests of the state ahead of short-term party calculations.
Referring to the election of the President, he emphasized that this issue has traditionally been among the most sensitive on Kosovo’s political scene.
Halili explained that, in addition to its constitutional function, the institution of the President also carries a symbolic role in representing the unity of the citizens and the state, which is why this issue has consistently been a delicate one.
According to him, an agreement on a candidate who could secure broader support could pave the way for overcoming the institutional deadlock.
He said the process could move forward if the parties agree on a candidate with broader political and public support. However, if the dialogue continues to be driven solely by party interests, the risk of the institutional crisis dragging on remains real.
Halili also underlined that making the institutions operational is vital to Kosovo’s future, given the challenges facing the country.
He said Kosovo needs political stability, especially at a time when it faces significant challenges in European integration, economic development, security, and international relations. According to him, functional institutions are a prerequisite for strengthening Kosovo’s position in the international arena.
In conclusion, Halili called for August 6 to be treated as a test of the parliamentary parties’ political responsibility.
According to him, the date is not merely a procedural deadline but also a test of the political maturity of the parties in the Assembly. An agreement would send a positive signal for democracy and institutional stability, while the absence of compromise would reinforce the perception of a political crisis.
Jeton Kelmendi: Convening the session near the constitutional deadline was deliberate
Unlike Halili, political analyst Jeton Kelmendi considers the decision to schedule the constitutive session for August 6 to be a mistake and claims the move was deliberate.
Kelmendi said that convening the session for August 6, only one day before the deadline expires, amounted, in his view, to a premeditated mistake.
In a statement to “Bota Sot,” he said that LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku has also aligned himself with those seeking to find a “designated scapegoat” for the situation that has arisen, while attempts are being made to place this responsibility on the LDK.
Commenting on the situation within the LDK, Kelmendi warned that any decision concerning Abdixhiku would have political consequences.
According to him, dismissing Lumir Abdixhiku would give the issue broader political dimensions. If he is not dismissed, this would directly weaken the calls for reform within the LDK.
Kelmendi assessed that the constitutive session should have been convened much earlier, while political talks should have taken place only after the Assembly had been constituted.
He said Parliament should have been constituted earlier and negotiations should have continued afterward, adding that talks should have begun even while the results had yet to be certified.
Finally, Kelmendi portrayed the delays as part of a political strategy, concluding that all these actions were taken to prepare the ground for new elections.
