Kosovo political deadlock deepens as opposition parties demand reforms

Labinot Gjini of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) alleged that Prime Minister Albin Kurti gave €200 million to buy votes in the June 7 parliamentary elections, accusing the government of using public resources and forcing an early vote.

Arben Gashi, a deputy of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), called for internal party elections to restore trust after the party secured only 16.69 % of the vote and finished third. He urged new leadership and emphasized institutional over personal interests.

Former Vetëvendosje parliamentary group leader Arbërie Nagavci said that, once the election results are certified, discussions on the presidency will intensify. She urged deputies to act responsibly and advocated for a consensus, non‑partisan presidential candidate.

Former deputy Haki Abazi described the ongoing political dispute as leaving Kosovo's parliament in a state of “clinical death,” accusing Kurti of governing without a functional legislature and warning that the deadlock harms state accountability and governance.