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Kosovo caretaker government faces legal and criminal probes

Overview

Kosovo’s acting government, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, faces intensifying legal and political challenges regarding the legitimacy of its administrative actions. Critics, including the Kosovo Institute for Justice (IKD) and the Kosovo Democratic Institute (KDI), argue that the caretaker administration is exceeding its mandate by making significant long-term appointments and land allocations rather than focusing on essential activities.

On August 12, the government approved 24 decisions via electronic meeting to appoint commissions for selecting executive directors at institutions such as the Kosovo Treasury and the Central Procurement Agency. Legal experts, including Liridon Salihi of GLPS, have stated these decisions lack legal authority, specifically citing potential violations of Article 72 of the Constitution regarding ministers simultaneously holding parliamentary mandates. While former Court of Appeals President Hasan Shala noted these decisions are not automatically void and require Supreme Court nullification, Vullnet Bugaqku of the KDI warned the legality of such dual functions is highly questionable.

By August 19, the controversy expanded as the government passed 75 decisions across 11 sessions, including appointments within the Ministries of Health and Industry, and land leases for limestone exploitation in Hani i Elezit, Ferizaj, and Shtime.

On August 26, the dispute entered a legal phase as the political opposition filed criminal complaints with the Special Prosecution. The Aleanca party, led by Besnik Tahiri, filed a complaint against Prime Minister Kurti and the government, alleging that 17 decisions made on August 12 were illegal. Additionally, the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) filed a complaint against deputy Avni Dehari, accusing him of abuse of office during a constitutive session of the Assembly.

Entities

Government of Kosovo · Kosovo Institute for Justice · Kosovo Supreme Court · Hasan Shala · Kosovo Government

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] The caretaker government approved 24 decisions during an electronic meeting on August 12.
[● 4 SOURCES] The 24 decisions made by the caretaker government are illegal and violate the Constitution of Kosovo.
[● 4 SOURCES] The decisions involve appointing commissions to select executive directors for various institutions.
[● 4 SOURCES] The decisions impact institutions including the Kosovo Treasury, Central Procurement Agency, and the Cyber Security Agency.
[● 4 SOURCES] Some ministers in the caretaker government have also been sworn in as deputies in the Assembly.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kosovo legislation does not allow the simultaneous exercise of two public functions.

Timeline

24 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kosovo caretaker government faces scrutiny over appointments and land leases
Kosovo's caretaker government faces criticism for making 75 decisions, including high-level appointments and public land leases, which critics claim may violate constitutional limits on caretaker powers.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Kosovo caretaker government approves 24 decisions amid constitutional concerns
Kosovo's caretaker government faces accusations of unconstitutionality after approving 24 decisions to appoint commissions for key institutional leadership roles.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kosovo Interim Government Criticized for Temporary Appointments Amid Swiss Funding Deal
Kosovo's interim cabinet was criticised for short‑lived deputy minister appointments, while the government also secured over €68 million from Switzerland for 2026‑2029.

Sources

abcnews.al · botapress.info · brevanews.it · dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · infokosova.net · orainfo.net · telegrafi.com · zhurnal.mk

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history