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Kosovo Parliament faces chaos as opposition MP throws eggs at Albin Kurti
Kosovo's political deadlock intensified during a constitutive session of the Parliament on August 8, 2026, when opposition MP Time Kadrijaj of the Alliance party threw eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The incident occurred after Kurti requested additional time to negotiate with other political parties to find a consensus for electing a parliamentary speaker, aiming to avoid the necessity of new early elections.
The session was suspended due to the disruption. The crisis stems from the inability to form new institutions following the June 7 elections, where Kurti's Vetëvendosje movement secured the most seats but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for key roles. Parties including the LDK and PDK have criticized the delay, with some accusing the government of breaching the 30-day constitutional deadline for constituting the assembly.
Negotiations between Vetëvendosje and the LDK remain stalled, primarily over the position of the President. While Kurti has expressed a willingness to endure provocations to facilitate dialogue, opposition leaders maintain that the failure to meet constitutional deadlines threatens the stability of the state.
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Adnan Rrustemi · Albin Kurti · Albulena Haxhiu · Assembly of Kosovo · Avni Dehari · Bedri Hamza · Besnik Tahiri · Constitutional Court of Kosovo · Democratic League of Kosovo · Dimal Basha · Hekuran Murati · Jehona Lushaku‑Sadriu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The deadlock also concerns the election of a new president, with LVV demanding a non‑partisan consensus candidate. www.illyria.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Opposition members were unable to enter the plenary hall because the doors were locked. www.mesazhi.com · nin.rs
- [● 9 SOURCES] The 30‑day deadline expired at 23:59 on 7 August 2026. www.illyria.com · www.mesazhi.com · nin.rs · lajmpress.org
- [● 7 SOURCES] Opposition parties PDK, LDK, and AAK demanded an extraordinary parliamentary session before the deadline. www.illyria.com · www.mesazhi.com · lajmpress.org · nin.rs
- [DISPUTED] The constitutional session was scheduled for Saturday, 8 August 2026, at 11:00. www.mesazhi.com · nin.rs · zhurnal.mk · www.illyria.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] PDK leader Bedri Hamza said his party would take legal action to protect the constitution. www.mesazhi.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court set a 30-day deadline for the parliament to be constituted after election results certification. www.illyria.com · www.mesazhi.com · nin.rs · lajmpress.org · bizniscg.me · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] LVV deputy Adnan Rrustemi called the opposition’s actions a “theatrical show”.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The parliamentary deadlock is linked to the inability of parties to agree on a consensus president and the formation of new state institutions. www.illyria.com · nin.rs · bizniscg.me
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court set a 30-day deadline for the parliament to be constituted after election results are certified. www.mesazhi.com · www.hakkarihabertv.com · nin.rs · gazeta10.com · www.illyria.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Finance minister Hekuran Murati noted a similar 30-day delay occurred in 2025 without being deemed a constitutional violation. www.mesazhi.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Opposition parties PDK, LDK and AAK demanded an extraordinary session on Friday night before the deadline. www.mesazhi.com · lajmpress.org · nin.rs · www.illyria.com