From the plenary hall of the Assembly of Kosovo, deputies from the Democratic Party of Kosovo placed letters on the desks of deputies from the Vetëvendosje Movement, calling for respect for the Constitution and the completion of the constitution of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo.

The move was made during a session called by the PDK, which is demanding that the constitutive session be held every 48 hours until the process of constituting the Assembly is completed.

LVV deputies did not attend the session. The PDK reiterated its claim that the political entity that secured a majority in the latest elections is refusing to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to form the institutions.

Through the letter, the PDK called on the majority deputies to exercise their mandate in representation of the citizens, rather than in the service of party interests or orders.

“The Constitution is above the party, the Republic is above the political leader, and the citizens’ mandate is above the political order,” the letter states, among other things.

The Democratic Party of Kosovo also called on the majority deputies to assume individual responsibility for making the Assembly functional. According to the party, fulfilling a constitutional obligation cannot depend on political calculations.

The message also addresses the consequences that the institutional blockade is causing for citizens, as families face preparations for the new school year, winter expenses, prices, taxes and economic difficulties.

“Our citizens cannot wait indefinitely. The institutions must work on these problems, and the Assembly must speak to these needs,” the letter emphasizes.

In conclusion, the deputies were addressed with the following appeal: “Respect your oath. Respect your mandate. Respect the Constitution. Constitute the Assembly. Do your duty.”

The PDK has announced that it will continue to demand that the constitutive session be held in accordance with the procedural deadlines until the Assembly becomes functional.

Earlier, for the sixth consecutive day, PDK deputies blocked entry to the Kosovo Government building, seeking to meet with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

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LVV leader Albin Kurti has sent a letter to the chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Bedri Hamza, proposing that PDK take over the leadership of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo.

In his letter, Kurti emphasizes that the constitution of the Assembly and the election of the new president must be carried out with everyone’s participation, in accordance with constitutional requirements.

Kurti thanked Hamza for his response earlier in the day, while expressing his incomprehension over the refusal to hold a meeting between them. According to him, issues related to the institutions of the Republic and the interests of citizens should be discussed through direct political and collegial communication, rather than only through official letters.

He said he respects PDK’s decision to remain in opposition, but stressed that both the formation of the Assembly and the election of the new president must be carried out jointly by all parties, as stipulated by the Constitution, to which the new MPs swore allegiance yesterday.

Kurti also referred to the conclusion of Hamza’s letter, which states that PDK will contribute to the constitution of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. According to him, at this stage, PDK’s contribution concerns proposing a candidate from the party for deputy speaker, who can be elected only after LVV MPs also vote in favor of him or her.

The LVV leader said PDK could make a greater contribution to the process of electing the new president. He argued that this would avoid holding another round of elections, which he considers unnecessary, unreasonable and damaging to the state budget and the country’s economy.

After Hamza refused the meeting, Kurti reiterated his offer to PDK. He stated that, in exchange for its MPs remaining in the chamber and participating in the vote for the new president of the Republic, LVV is prepared to swap the position of deputy speaker of the Assembly, which belongs to PDK, with the post of speaker of the Assembly, which would otherwise be held by LVV.

According to Kurti, such an agreement would constitute PDK’s contribution while also giving the party leadership of one of the three top political positions in the Republic of Kosovo.

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