Today at 6:00 p.m., a meeting will be held at the Kosovo Assembly building between acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti and the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku.
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The face-to-face meeting comes at a delicate political moment, just days before the first session of the new legislature, as political forces seek a way forward in establishing the new institutions.
The talks are expected to focus on opportunities for coordination among the parties, as well as steps that could help overcome the institutional deadlock.
Today’s meeting is seen as an opportunity to test the willingness to reach a political agreement, while institutional stability remains the key issue.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo had also received invitations for talks, but their responses differed. The PDK declined to participate, stressing that it would remain in opposition. Meanwhile, the AAK has brought its six-point proposal back into focus. The proposal also includes the election of a new president, signaling openness to political dialogue.
Analyst Xhavit Drenori told “Bota Sot” that today’s meeting could produce concrete steps toward overcoming the impasse, particularly regarding the election of a new president. He said Abdixhiku’s statements following his reconfirmation as head of the LDK indicate that he is ready to contribute to resolving the institutional situation, although it remains to be seen whether cooperation would also include participation in the government.
“I am very hopeful that today’s meeting will produce the first results, if not a final solution, for overcoming the political chaos, namely for electing a new female or male president,” he said. “I base this on the fact that Mr. Abdixhiku, after successfully passing the confidence test within his party, the LDK, openly declared that ‘anyone calling for new elections again is crazy.’ This appears to be a sign that he has positioned himself to help resolve the institutional situation.”
Drenori added that it now remains to be seen whether there will be broader engagement involving the LDK in the government and other institutions, or whether it will be limited solely to the election of the president. Nevertheless, according to him, there are clear signs that a way out can be found.
He also stressed that after three elections within two years, with almost identical results, the political parties, especially the PDK and LDK, have a responsibility to contribute to the election of the president. According to him, this figure should be as far removed from politics as possible, preferably someone from civil society, in line with the message sent by citizens. He added that if the winning party secures 61 votes to establish the institutions, it should be allowed to govern, while the other parties should use the time to serve in opposition and carry out internal reforms. “The LDK is proving more reasonable in this regard. I hope the first results will emerge tonight so that we can have a new path of cooperation for electing the president, because this is precisely where the political impasse lies,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, analyst Vesel Makolli noted that the continued institutional deadlock is damaging Kosovo’s international standing and giving Serbia room to make political gains. Speaking to “Bota Sot,” he stressed that the LDK must take an active role in overcoming the crisis by reaching an agreement with the Vetëvendosje Movement to unblock the institutions and ensure the normal functioning of the state.
“It is well known that Kosovo has no time to lose. The institutional deadlock has lasted for almost two years. During this period, important international agreements overseen by relevant international actors have remained on hold. This has adversely affected Kosovo’s credibility and international image. At the same time, institutional weakness and the failure to fulfill international obligations are being exploited by the Serbian regime to improve its own position on the international stage,” he said.
According to Makolli, the LDK, as the party with the longest democratic tradition, bears a special responsibility for preserving a democratic and state-building culture. In this spirit, it should play an active role in overcoming the crisis by helping to reach an agreement with the Vetëvendosje Movement to unblock the institutions and guarantee a functioning state.
He added that Abdixhiku, after being re-elected and receiving the confidence of the party Assembly, has signaled that he is open to an agreement that would lead the country out of the institutional vacuum. According to him, a solution with Vetëvendosje would also be vital for President Vjosa Osmani’s political future. However, the main challenge for the LDK remains the lack of unity within its Parliamentary Group. The differing positions of its MPs could make it difficult to reach an internal consensus, even if the leadership is ready for an agreement.
Finally, Makolli warned that the success of any agreement depends on compromise from the Vetëvendosje Movement and cohesion within the LDK. He calculated that Vetëvendosje, together with MPs from non-majority communities, has 63 MPs, and that if the LDK leader had the full support of the party’s 18 MPs, a majority of 83 MPs would be achievable, ensuring stability and avoiding new elections. “The ball is in VV’s court. If VV insists on retaining all three of the main positions of power, then the chances of an agreement will decline significantly. In that scenario, snap elections in late autumn cannot be ruled out, further prolonging the crisis and uncertainty,” he concluded.
