Abdixhiku: LDK Withdraws Its Bid for the Presidency and Will Remain in Opposition

Lumir Abdixhiku, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), announced after a meeting of the parliamentary group that his party would no longer seek a role in the government or the presidency.

According to Abdixhiku, the LDK’s bid for the presidency was aimed at creating a balance among the country’s institutions.

He said the Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) had offered the LDK only three ministries and the post of deputy prime minister, describing the proposed role in the government as “decorative.”

“Vetëvendosje’s offer envisaged the LDK having a purely decorative presence in the government, with only three ministries and the deputy prime minister’s post. We did not accept such subordination,” Abdixhiku stated.

The LDK leader claimed that after his party rejected these terms, the LVV launched a public confrontation against it.

“Trust is the foundation on which coalitions are built,” he said.

In closing, Abdixhiku confirmed that the LDK was withdrawing all its demands to be part of the executive, as well as its bid for the presidency.

“The LDK is no longer seeking participation in the government and is withdrawing its bid for the presidency. The LVV will not use the LDK as decoration. The LDK will remain in opposition,” Abdixhiku stated.