The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, decided today to appoint Bashkim Krasniqi as deputy minister at the Ministry of Regional Development.

This institution is responsible for policies and programs aimed at the balanced development of Kosovo’s regions. With the new appointment, Krasniqi has taken on additional responsibilities within the ministry.

Prime Minister Kurti congratulated Krasniqi on his new position and wished him success in carrying out the responsibilities associated with his role.

The decision was made following the formation of the new government and the continued completion of the leadership structures in the executive’s ministries.

Deputy ministers play a role in supporting ministers in implementing the relevant policies and programs, as well as in achieving the objectives set by the government.

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Albin Kurti appointed a number of deputy ministers to Kosovo’s government ministries on Tuesday.

The list also includes first deputy ministers, while two deputy ministers have been appointed in some of the ministries.

Përparim Kryeziu has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Education and Science.

Kreshnik Ahmeti will serve as first deputy minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora.

Hysni Mehani has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Finance.

Agon Batusha has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Local Government Administration.

Getoar Mjeku will serve as first deputy minister at the Ministry of Economy, while Triera Kasumi-Berisha has been appointed deputy minister at the same ministry.

Fatban Bunjaku has been appointed first deputy minister, while Jeton Mehmeti has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation.

Ali Dula has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Regional Development.

Enver Dugolli will serve as first deputy minister at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Zef Morina has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Daulina Osmani has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, while Sejnur Veshall has been appointed deputy minister at the ministry.

Avni Zogiani has been appointed first deputy minister and Driton Hyseni deputy minister at the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning.

Agon Dobruna has been appointed first deputy minister, while Besart Jashari has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Labor, Family and Liberation War Values.

Nora Arapi-Krasniqi will serve as first deputy minister and Tijana Veljkovic as deputy minister at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Arsim Berisha has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Health.

Genc Nimoni has been appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Justice.

Gegë Lleshi will serve as first deputy minister, while Enis Kervan will serve as deputy minister at the Ministry of Defense.

At the Ministry for Communities and Return, Lulzim Hetemi has been appointed deputy minister and Ratomir Minic first deputy minister.

Igor Mitic has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development.

Muhedin Nushi has been appointed deputy minister at the Ministry of Education and Science.

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New developments are taking place within the leadership structures of Tirana Municipality. Following Mayor Erion Veliaj’s decision to dismiss Anuela Ristani from her position as acting mayor, the institution’s General Secretary, Eldi Hoxha, has submitted his resignation.

Eldi Hoxha’s departure comes immediately after the changes undertaken by the head of the municipality.

Following Hoxha’s resignation, Mayor Erion Veliaj appointed Alban Dokushi as acting General Secretary.

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The Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo has announced that it has requested the relevant security institutions to verify the candidates proposed as members of the Central Election Commission.

The request was submitted after political entities presented their written proposals for the composition of the CEC.

The five-day deadline for submitting proposals ended on Friday.

The appointment procedure has not yet been concluded, as the Office of the President is awaiting responses from the competent institutions regarding the requested verifications.

Once these responses are received, the Office of the President will proceed with the necessary steps to finalize the appointment of the members of the Central Election Commission.

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The Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) will hold its next meeting on Friday, August 7, 2026. Among the issues expected to be reviewed are the request submitted by the Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, and the notices from judges and staff from the Serbian community regarding the withdrawal of their resignations.

The agenda contains a total of 16 items, with this issue listed as the ninth item, “Betimi për Drejtësi” reports. At the previous meeting, held on July 24, the matter was not reviewed due to a lack of quorum.

On June 19, 2026, Albulena Haxhiu, in her capacity as Acting President, wrote to KJC Chair Rrustem Thaqi, requesting that the Council make a final decision regarding the resignations submitted by Serbian judges and support staff in Kosovo’s judicial system.

In her letter, Haxhiu warned that leaving these positions unfilled for an extended period undermines legal certainty, hampers the full functioning of the justice system, and damages the efficiency of the responsible institutions.

Meanwhile, at its meeting on July 20, 2026, the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council rejected the withdrawal of the resignations of Serbian prosecutors and support staff in the prosecutorial system. Following this decision, the matter was forwarded to the Acting President for their dismissal from office.

One day later, on July 21, Haxhiu announced that she had signed decrees dismissing seven Serbian prosecutors who had submitted their resignations in 2022.

The European Union described the decisions by the KPC and Haxhiu as actions contrary to the law.

“The EU is concerned by yesterday’s decision of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (KPC) to accept resignations that had already been withdrawn and by today’s decision of the Acting President to decree the resignations. This does not appear to be in accordance with the law, due legal process, and the general requirements of the rule of law in Kosovo. The EU calls on all relevant institutions to refrain from actions aimed at obstructing the reintegration of Kosovo Serb judicial personnel,” the EU said in its response.

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He will begin his engagement on September 1, 2026, with an initial mandate of two years, succeeding Estonian Aivo Orav in the post.

Schubel brings with him a wealth of experience from the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Commission, and German diplomacy.

In his most recent role, he headed the Russia Division within the EEAS structure.

Previously, his career has included the position of EU Special Envoy for the Eastern Partnership in 2022-2024, as well as heading the EU Delegations in Belarus (2019-2022) and Moldova (from 2009 to 2013).

Based on the Council’s official decision, Schubel’s mandate will be directed towards promoting a Kosovo with stable, democratic institutions that respects ethnic diversity, giving impetus to the country’s European integration process.

He will oversee the implementation of priorities in the political, economic and security spheres, assist in consolidating standards of human rights, rule of law and minority protection, and facilitate coordination of the European Union’s political actions on the ground.

Likewise, his responsibilities include providing political direction for the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and supporting the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, with the objective of strengthening regional stability and good neighbourly coexistence.

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