Haxhiu reveals details from the talks between Kurti and Abdixhiku

Albulena Haxhiu, acting President of Kosovo, announced during a press conference that the constitutive session of the Assembly is scheduled for August 6. She called on political forces to find common ground for setting up institutions, stressing that contacts between them are expected to intensify in the coming days.

Haxhiu explained that the main reason the session was not called earlier relates to the process of electing the president. She stressed that she has carefully followed the dialogue efforts and meetings held by the Vetëvendosje Movement, noting that the Alliance did not respond to the invitation for talks. Given the lack of an agreement on the head of state, Haxhiu preferred not to rush the convening of the session, but to use the constitutional deadline to give the parties the necessary space to reach a consensus.

Speaking about the dynamics of the negotiations, she confirmed that only two meetings have been held so far. According to her, the Democratic Party of Kosovo has presented its positions regarding the continuity of the process, while the Democratic League of Kosovo has suspended discussions for internal reasons. Haxhiu considered this decision by the LDK unexpected, adding that the suspension of negotiations was not welcomed. She noted that the atmosphere at the first meeting between Albin Kurti and Lumir Abdixhiku was different compared to previous attempts to negotiate the president issue.

Haxhiu assured that the Vetëvendosje Movement does not aim for early elections and has enough votes to form both the Assembly and the Government. However, she underlined the importance of finding a solution for the post of president and dismissed rumors of a new election round, inviting the parties to serious discussions to overcome the current deadlock.

Regarding the possibility of herself being a candidate for Speaker of the Assembly, Haxhiu avoided a direct answer, stating that this is a decision belonging exclusively to the winning party. The August 6 session, she added, will provide the final answer on whom LVV will propose for this position.