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Lumir Abdixhiku survives removal vote, LDK to cooperate with LVV
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) held an extraordinary congress on 30‑31 July 2026. In a secret ballot, 170 delegates voted against a motion to remove party president Lumir Abdixhiku, 152 voted for it and five ballots were invalid, allowing Abdixhiku to retain his post.
Following the congress, LDK announced it would resume talks with the ruling Vetëvendosje (LVV) to negotiate the formation of new state institutions. Deputy‑President Lutfi Haziri outlined a three‑principle framework for the cooperation, and the party adopted a decision obligating all members to respect and implement the majority’s decisions.
Kosovo’s acting president Albulena Haxhiu scheduled a constitutional session for 6 August 2026 to formalise the new Assembly, a step that will enable the formation of a new government and the election of a president. The resumption of LDK‑LVV talks and the upcoming constitutional session are seen as crucial for stabilising Kosovo’s institutions after the June 2026 parliamentary elections.
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Albin Kurt · Albin Kurti · Albulena Haxhiu · Bajram Gecaj · Democratic League of Kosovo · Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) · Ilir Ferati · Janina Ymeri · Jehona Lushaku‑Sadriu · Kosovo · Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës · Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës (LDK)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Abdixhiku pledged cooperation with Vetëvendosje (LVV) based on three agreed principles.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Abdixhiku described the extraordinary congress as unnecessary, harmful and divisive. zhurnal.mk · abcnews.al
- [DISPUTED] Delegates voted 169 against and 152 for the motion to remove Abdixhiku, with five ballots invalid.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abdixhiku called the removal initiative “wrong, premature and untimely”.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abdixhiku promised to unite LDK without compromising its values.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Abdixhiku said internal party disputes are temporary and LDK’s mission is to provide stability for Kosovo.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Lumir Abdixhiku was re‑elected as president of LDK at the extraordinary congress. gazeta10.com · www.illyria.com · zhurnal.mk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Abdixhiku warned that if former prime minister Përparim Rama were involved in the removal attempt, it would be a serious wrongdoing.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Abdixhiku described the congress as unnecessary, harmful and divisive. zhurnal.mk · abcnews.al · tv21.tv
- [● 9 SOURCES] Lumir Abdixhiku was re‑elected as president of LDK. zhurnal.mk · gazeta10.com · abcnews.al · tv21.tv · www.illyria.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The congress gave Abdixhiku a mandate to engage in talks with Vetëvendosje based on three principles. javanews.al · zhurnal.mk · abcnews.al · gazeta10.com · www.illyria.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The extraordinary congress of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) took place on 30–31 July 2026. www.illyria.com · gazeta10.com · zhurnal.mk · abcnews.al · gazeta.mk · +1 more