In a statement published on Facebook, the LDK Central Presidency said it supports Abdixhiku in carrying out his mandate to lead the party’s political and organizational processes, as well as in the process of forming Kosovo’s institutions through talks with other parliamentary parties.

The post states: “The Central Presidency assesses that the election result, although it marks growth for the LDK, does not fulfill our political goals and expectations. Therefore, the responsibility to continue the work, address shortcomings, and turn this growth into even broader public trust is a shared responsibility of all the party’s leadership and organizational levels. The Central Presidency expresses its full support for the Chairman of the LDK, Mr. Lumir Abdixhiku, in exercising his mandate to lead the party’s political and organizational processes, as well as the process of forming the institutions of the Republic through discussions with the other parliamentary parties.”

The LDK also said that the latest election result brought growth for the party, though it did not meet its political objectives and expectations.

Full statement:

1. The Central Presidency values the commitment of the LDK’s structures, candidates, activists and entire membership during the election process. The growth recorded over a relatively short period is appreciated by the LDK Presidency. At the same time, the Presidency calls for in-depth analyses at all levels, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement and further strengthening organization and political action.

2. The Central Presidency assesses that the election result, although it marks growth for the LDK, does not fulfill our political goals and expectations. Therefore, the responsibility to continue the work, address shortcomings, and turn this growth into even broader public trust is a shared responsibility of all the party’s leadership and organizational levels.

3. The Central Presidency expresses its full support for the Chairman of the LDK, Mr. Lumir Abdixhiku, in exercising his mandate to lead the party’s political and organizational processes, as well as the process of forming the institutions of the Republic through discussions with the other parliamentary parties.

4. The LDK has its institutions, its Statute and its democratic mechanisms. The Presidency supports the opinion of the College of Branches. The LDK’s internal elections are held within the regular timeframe. Every issue must be addressed with full respect for the party’s institutions and the free will of the membership. The Central Presidency reaffirms that democratic decision-making and respect for the majority remain non-negotiable principles of our political organization.

5. The Central Presidency calls on all LDK members, activists and structures to direct their energy and commitment toward strengthening the party, increasing public trust and fulfilling the responsibilities that the country expects from us. Kosovo needs a united, stable LDK focused on offering its political alternative.

The LDK is greater than any one of us. Our shared responsibility is to keep it united, strengthen it and move it forward, with trust in our membership, respect for democracy and commitment to the Republic of Kosovo.

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According to the party’s announcement, it was emphasized during the meeting that the PDK is entering an important stage of organizational consolidation through internal elections, which will be held in accordance with the party’s Statute and on the basis of internal democracy, transparency, and fair competition.

At this meeting, the Presidency assessed that this process represents an important opportunity to strengthen party structures, include new energy, and build a stronger and more united party, ready for the political challenges awaiting the country.

Also part of the discussions were developments related to the judicial process at the Specialized Chambers in The Hague, on which occasion the expectation was expressed that the verdict would be acquittal for the former KLA leaders.

The announcement also states that the Presidency reiterated that the PDK, despite political challenges, has preserved its unity and organization, remaining the main opposition force with the largest number of deputies in the Assembly.

The Democratic Party of Kosovo stresses that it remains committed to strengthening internal democracy and to working for a more developed, safer Kosovo integrated into Euro-Atlantic institutions.

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LDK deputy leader Lutfi Haziri told RFE/RL that his party’s deputies could come out united only if the candidate for president comes from within the LDK and not from outside it.

“If that name is Lumir [Abdixhiku, the party chairman] or my name, then we can unite. Lumir should be first, by virtue of his official position, because he is chairman. After Lumir, I have the broadest consensus [within the LDK],” Haziri stressed.

In the June 7 election race, the LDK ran with Vjosa Osmani as its candidate for president and Lumir Abdixhiku as its candidate for prime minister.

Although the party won 18 seats in the Assembly of Kosovo, Haziri said it would not be possible to secure the support of all LDK deputies for Osmani’s candidacy.

“It could be like last time, meaning two or three votes could split, but in Lumir’s case or in my case, we can unite,” Haziri explained.

Osmani herself had said earlier that her name “has not been, is not, and will not become an obstacle to the creation of institutions.”

Haziri also said that currently there is only one official address within the LDK for any possible communication from the Vetëvendosje Movement regarding a potential agreement.

“Only with Lumir Abdixhiku. He is the chairman. We have not convened the Assembly [of the LDK]. If the Assembly is convened or there is an act of resignation, then we have a new situation. Until then there is only one address and there is no second address,” Haziri said.

His statement came in response to the positions expressed by Donika Gërvalla, acting minister of justice in Albin Kurti’s government and part of the LVV.

Speaking about internal developments in the LDK, Gërvalla said that in this party “there are several different currents.”

She added that it remains a problem for the LVV to hold talks with the LDK because, according to her, “we do not know which current you are talking to,” when it comes to a possible agreement on consolidating institutions after the June 7 elections.

“I am asking that the person who potentially sits down to negotiate with us also be the person who represents this party. We cannot sit down with five different people in the LDK. Because if the LDK wants to be a factor in the election of the president, then they must also guarantee the votes of their own parliamentary group,” Gërvalla stressed.

On the other hand, Haziri said that so far the LDK “has not received any invitation from the LVV” for talks on a possible agreement.

According to him, if such an invitation is sent to the party, it will be handled by the LDK’s bodies and the decision will be made within the party, depending on the offer that comes from the LVV.

The June 7 snap elections were held after the previous legislature failed to elect a new president within the constitutional deadline, following the end of Vjosa Osmani’s five-year mandate in April.

The LVV has said it is ready to discuss the formation of new institutions after the June 7 election result is certified.

The Constitution stipulates that at least 61 votes from deputies are needed to constitute the Assembly and elect the Government.

As the winner of the elections, Albin Kurti’s LVV is expected to secure 53 mandates in the 120-seat Assembly and, together with the non-Serb minorities, may reach the numbers needed for the Assembly and the Government.

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