LDK Holds Extraordinary Congress to Decide Lumir Abdixhiku’s Leadership

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The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) convened an extraordinary congress on 30 July, with 355 party delegates voting on whether Chairman Lumir Ab dixhiku will remain in office or be removed. Former prime minister Avdullah Hoti described the meeting as “practically ‘democracy in action’ within the party,” stressing that the congress reflects the party’s statutory mechanisms for internal reflection and consolidation. The party’s statutes require the support of at least one‑third of delegates to call the congress, a threshold that was met. The decision will determine LDK’s future role as a leading political force in Kosovo. Internal criticism has also surfaced; LDK member Shqipe Pantina warned the party must not become a “pawn of any other party,” highlighting ongoing factional disputes that surround the leadership contest.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Mentor Shala called the removal vote the last chance for LDK to renew its leadership.
[● 3 SOURCES] Lumir Abdixhiku is the chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK).
[● 4 SOURCES] LDK called an extraordinary assembly for 30 July 2026 to consider the removal of Lumir Abdixhiku.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shala warned that Abdixhiku must be expelled for LDK to retain credibility.
[● 2 SOURCES] Abdixhiku said the removal process is unnecessary, harmful, unilateral and divisive.
[● 3 SOURCES] The outcome of the assembly will influence LDK’s future direction ahead of Kosovo’s national elections.
[● 2 SOURCES] Abdixhiku pledged to attend the assembly with confidence, calm and trust in party members.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lumir Abdixhiku said he will respect the party’s democratic process and attend the assembly with confidence.
[● 2 SOURCES] Gazmend Muhaxheri claimed Lumir Abdixhiku had the greatest support of any LDK chairman in party history.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gentrit Syla denied involvement in municipal hires and said the audio recording was manipulated and intended to pressure him.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avdullah Hoti said LDK must be strong to remove the power that has caused major damage to Kosovo.
[● 4 SOURCES] 41.1% of respondents cite corruption as a major threat to democracy. monitor.al · www.epokaere.com