The move to dismiss Lumir Abdixhiku from the leadership of the LDK has forced him to suspend his involvement in the formation of institutions, thus deepening the uncertainty about the resolution of the political crisis in Kosovo.
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The talks with the Vetëvendosje Movement were interrupted at a moment when prior communication between the parties had fueled hopes for an agreement and an acceleration of the institutional process.
These developments have raised dilemmas over whether the dialogue between LVV and LDK can resume and how much the internal crisis will affect the institutionalization process. Political experts stress that the situation in LDK is directly reflected in the course of the talks, making it difficult to reach an agreement.
According to them, internal instability limits the party in making strategic decisions, while the delay in forming institutions is becoming increasingly alarming. However, they do not rule out the possibility that talks could resume once the situation in LDK becomes clearer and an internal consensus is reached.
Analysts warn that if the crisis continues, the effects could go beyond this political entity, affecting the pace of institution-building and the overall political stability of the country.
“Bota sot” has sought the positions of MPs and officials from both parties, but they have not commented on this issue.
In a statement for “Bota sot”, political analyst Nijazi Halili assesses that the internal crisis in LDK is affecting the formation of institutions, but negotiations with LVV could resume once the party has a unified stance.
He considers the suspension of engagements by Abdixhiku as an action that immediately affects the political dynamic, especially at a time when previous signs indicated a convergence of positions. According to him, this brings uncertainty and slows down the establishment of institutions.
Halili stresses that a leader facing internal challenges to his legitimacy finds it difficult to make strategic decisions. Any eventual agreement with another entity would need to be supported by the party structures and enjoy broad consensus, so the suspension of talks can be seen as an attempt to avoid important decision-making in unclear circumstances within the LDK.
However, he does not think this means the end of the possibility for cooperation between LVV and LDK. Politics, he emphasizes, is dynamic and when there is an interest in institutional stability, the parties usually return to the table. If LDK manages to overcome the crisis and emerge with a unified stance, negotiations could resume on clearer grounds.
Speaking about possible consequences, Halili warns that the prolongation of the crisis could have effects that go beyond the party, affecting the entire institutional process in the country and influencing the reconfiguration of political relations, the postponement of deadlines, and the emergence of new scenarios.
Finally, he calls on parliamentary parties to orient themselves toward dialogue and compromise, putting the state interest above all else, because citizens expect functional institutions and not prolonged crises. According to him, developments in LDK will be decisive both for the future of this party and for the pace of institution-building and political stability in Kosovo in the coming months.
Meanwhile, professor and political analyst Nexhat Bexheti, also in a statement for “Bota sot”, stresses that the lack of seriousness among political entities is hindering the formation of institutions and that the crisis in LDK could further deepen the blockade.
He assesses that the delay in creating institutions in Kosovo is not a new phenomenon; on the contrary, it has already taken the form of an “Odyssey” and is emerging as a chronic disease of Kosovar politics. Bexheti recalls that in the past, intervention and pressure from the international factor brought results, but now it seems that this factor has left the solution in the hands of the parties, and the consequences of this approach are evident.
According to him, the responsibility for forming institutions rests with the election winner, the Vetëvendosje Movement and mandate-holder Albin Kurti. He has started meetings with parliamentary parties, but Bexheti advises caution, because there is a lack of seriousness among the entities to reach an agreement.
The suspension of talks by the LDK, he emphasizes, showed that the party’s internal problems are directly affecting the process. From the first meetings, the impression was created that a solution could be found, but it did not last. Abdixhiku cut off contacts after the emergence of internal opposition and questioning of his legitimacy, which means that Kurti needs a new round of negotiations.
Bexheti assesses that Kurti’s preference for the LDK can be explained by the perception that he can find cadres there less exposed to corruption scandals, which would help form a government with a clean image.
He adds that dialogue should expand beyond Albanian parties, including the Serbian List, in order to avoid dissatisfaction in the Serb community and strengthen their inclusion in Kosovo’s institutions. In parallel, communication should remain open with all other parliamentary entities.
Finally, Bexheti warns that LDK risks splitting into two factions, due to opposing stances on Abdixhiku’s policy. Clashes and disagreements in the leadership, according to him, could further damage the party and reduce support, which is already at a critical point.
