Kurti Confirms Haxhiu Will Continue as Acting President

Albulena Haxhiu will remain acting president of Kosovo until a new president is elected, caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti has confirmed.

Kurti told the media that Haxhiu’s swearing-in as a member of the new legislature of the Assembly does not prevent her from continuing in this role. According to him, her situation is similar to his position as caretaker prime minister, and these responsibilities are being exercised in accordance with the Constitution.

“Just as I, in my capacity as caretaker prime minister, so too will Albulena Haxhiu, as acting president, fully and strictly comply with constitutional and legal requirements,” Kurti said.

He stressed that Kosovo currently has no elected president, but that Haxhiu is performing the duties of the office.

“We have neither a male nor a female president; we have Albulena Haxhiu as acting president, and she will continue in this role, precisely as stipulated by the Constitution,” Kurti said.