Murati Questions Opposition’s Stance on Constitutional Deadlines: Why Were They Silent Then but Speaking Out Now?

The latest political clash in Kosovo has erupted over the constitution of the Assembly and compliance with legal deadlines. This follows the announcement that the constitutive session will continue on Saturday, August 8, even though the 30-day deadline set by the Constitutional Court for completing this phase expires precisely at midnight tonight.

Acting Finance Minister and Vetëvendosje Movement MP Hekuran Murati has responded by calling into question the opposition’s recent positions, as well as those of some analysts. He took to social media to highlight what he described as a clear contradiction in their conduct.

In a Facebook post, Murati drew attention to the precedent set by the February 9, 2025 elections. He explained that in that case as well, the Assembly was not constituted within 30 days of the certification of the results, but, according to him, no one from the opposition or analytical circles interpreted the delay as a violation of the constitutional order.

Referring to the deadlock at the time, Murati suggested that responsibility for halting the process lay with the opposition. He expressed surprise that the very same figures are now portraying the current situation as a major constitutional concern, implying a lack of consistency in their positions.

In his full message, he wrote that the February 9 elections were certified on March 27 and that by April 26—30 days later—the Assembly had still not been constituted because of obstacles raised by the opposition. Murati emphasized that no one viewed the delay as problematic at the time and rhetorically asked the opposition and analysts what has changed today for them to consider this a constitutional violation.