Nexhmedin Shehu: LDK split for the third time, consequences for Kosovo could be unpredictable

Publicist Nexhmedin Shehu commented on the latest political developments in Kosovo, raising concerns about the lack of institutional consolidation and political calculations that, according to him, are undermining the country’s stability.

According to Shehu, political entities can blame each other for the situation created, but LDK’s split for the third time remains an indisputable fact.

“We can address the blame for the lack of consolidation to each other, but one fact remains undeniable: LDK, unfortunately, fragmented for the third time,” he stated.

He warned that this time the effects of the division could extend beyond LDK itself and affect Kosovo as well.

“This time, the consequences could be unpredictable not only for LDK itself, but also for Kosovo,” Shehu said.

The publicist assessed that political actions that undermine institutional functioning create a serious risk for the country.

“Political calculations at the expense of institutional stability carry great danger,” he said.

Shehu also criticized what he described as a “sick grudge” against the outcome expressed by citizens through the vote. According to him, this approach has been repeated now for the third time.

“The sick grudge against the democratic verdict of citizens, now for the third time, shows the dead end into which some political entities and deputies — who, it seems, ‘have more of a problem with Albin than with the Serbian List’ — have led Kosovo,” the publicist declared.

He emphasized that party interests, personal grievances, and attempts to change the election result through maneuvers should not prevail over the state interest.

“Party interests, personal spite, and efforts to overturn what has been expressed by vote through maneuvering cannot be placed above the interest of the state,” Shehu stressed.

In his assessment, democracy is not limited only to participation in elections. It also requires acceptance of the will of the majority, while opposition must be done through institutions.

“Democracy does not only mean the right to compete, but also the obligation to accept the will of the majority and to oppose it institutionally,” he said.

Shehu expressed hope that future political developments remain within the institutional framework, the Constitution, and the principles of democratic order.

“I hope that, despite everything, developments remain within the institutions, the Constitution, and the democratic order,” the publicist said.

He concluded his stance by saying that Kosovo needs political responsibility, dialogue, and stability, instead of another institutional crisis, the consequences of which would be borne by the citizens.

“Kosovo needs political responsibility, dialogue, and stability — not a new crisis, the price of which, in the end, will be paid by the citizens,” concluded Nexhmedin Shehu.