Presidency: Abdixhiku Calls for Democratic Balance and LDK Representation

Before the start of the constitutive session, LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku said that talks with the Vetëvendosje Movement had brought the parties closer on many issues, but that they continued to differ on the main issue: democratic balance.

According to him, establishing this balance would benefit Kosovo. Abdixhiku stressed that the LDK’s participation in these meetings is aimed at preventing new elections.

He explained that during the discussions, they are trying to defend their positions, which are not the same as those of the other side, and that this requires time. At the same time, he said, the goal is to unite all those represented by the LDK, including its members of parliament, around a common solution. Abdixhiku said these three processes are difficult and that, as long as the efforts and meetings continue, they remain the only ones seeking to avoid new elections.

The LDK leader said critics do not understand the reason and purpose behind these meetings. According to him, it appears that they are being asked to take the country to elections again, while such a scenario would cause the greatest harm to Kosovo and demonstrate the complete failure of the political class.

Abdixhiku said the meetings would continue. If the parties fail to reach an agreement, he said they will speak publicly and acknowledge it.

He stressed that the Assembly must be constituted today and that there is no reason for this not to happen. After this step, he said, around 25 days will be available to form the government. Abdixhiku said it would be better to reach an agreement on all institutions earlier, but if that does not happen, the parties must be transparent and honest, acknowledging that this is as far as they were able to go and that they cannot do more.

Asked whether the post of President should go to the LDK, Abdixhiku explained that the discussion was not about specific names, but about creating a balance in the distribution of power.

He said the LDK presents its positions during the meetings and that its demand for democratic balance means the party should have its own representation. At this stage, according to Abdixhiku, the discussions are not about specific individuals, but about a balanced democratic distribution of power.

According to him, it is beneficial for Kosovo for the parties to be represented and for the election result to be respected in its entirety. Abdixhiku stressed that the LDK does not seek to obtain anything to which it is not entitled, but at the same time, no one else should be allowed to gain something to which they are not entitled. He described democratic balance as the key issue in the ongoing meetings.