Analysts: Tensions Within LDK Could Affect the Formation of Institutions

Lumir Abdixhiku, who has led the Democratic League of Kosovo since March 2021, today faces one of the biggest challenges to his position at the helm of the party.

At today’s assembly, the LDK will decide not only Abdixhiku’s future, but also the political course the party will pursue going forward. The request for his dismissal and the convening of the assembly has been backed by the signatures of 148 delegates.

However, the final say does not rest solely with those behind the initiative, as a total of 355 delegates will decide the matter.

Disgruntled LDK members have justified their demand for Abdixhiku’s removal by citing the election results, as well as the need to change the party’s direction.

Political analysts believe the situation reflects opposition to Abdixhiku mainly from the party’s branches. According to them, the LDK lacks a consensus figure who could take over its leadership.

Because of the internal clashes, analysts have raised doubts about whether the LDK will be able to contribute to the formation of new institutions together with the Vetëvendosje Movement.

Abdixhiku’s path to the party leadership was opened by Isa Mustafa’s resignation, which followed the defeat in the 2021 parliamentary elections. This development launched a new process within the country’s oldest political party, and Abdixhiku secured the confidence of the LDK’s structures at the time.

Dissatisfaction with his leadership grew following the results of the 2025 parliamentary elections.

As a result, in January of this year, Abdixhiku faced a confidence vote within the LDK but managed to retain his position as party leader.