Gruda: Violations in the Assembly will be reviewed after September 16

Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) MP Përparim Gruda described the situation created in the Assembly as incompatible with the Constitution. He said these issues would be addressed after September 16 through political action and institutional mechanisms.

During the session, the PDK nominated Vlora Çitaku for the post of deputy speaker of the Assembly. Gruda said his party had taken part in the process of constituting the Assembly of Kosovo, despite its objections to developments in recent months.

“On behalf of the PDK, we nominate Vlora Çitaku for deputy speaker of the Assembly. We have come to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo, but we cannot remain silent about what has happened since February 6, as this situation is entirely unconstitutional. Kosovo is facing a historic decision in The Hague on September 16 concerning Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli and the others. Given the importance of this date, we did not want political conflicts or constitutional dilemmas to overshadow it, which is why we have appeared here today. Nevertheless, what has happened over these months cannot be overlooked. We will address all violations of the Constitution and the rules of procedure politically and through other institutional avenues after September 16. I do not believe we should accept as normal the return to the chamber of the party that won the election without it being held accountable for constitutional violations,” Gruda said.