Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Kosovo Holds Second Election to End Deadlock
Kosovo is having another election because the last one didn't solve their political problems.
The prime minister's party, led by Albin Kurti, won the most votes but couldn't form a government.
Now, they're trying again, but it's not clear if they'll succeed.
The country is also facing economic troubles and hasn't approved a budget for next year.
There are concerns about stability, especially because Serbia doesn't recognize Kosovo's independence.
The election is important because it could decide who will lead the country and how they'll handle these challenges.
Both Kurti's party and the opposition are focusing on improving living standards, but they disagree on how to do it.
Kosovo is holding a second election in a year to resolve a political deadlock.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination party won the most votes in February but failed to form a government.
The political stalemate has led to economic instability and the lack of a budget for next year.
Kurti's party is favored again, but it's unclear if they can secure a majority in the 120-member parliament.
The election focuses on Kosovo's stability, security, and economic woes, with tensions with ethnic Serbs and the EU also playing a role.
- Who
- Voters in Kosovo
- What
- Second election in a year to resolve political deadlock
- When
- Sunday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Kosovo
- Why
- To resolve political deadlock, economic instability, and to secure international funding
Kurti's Self-Determination Party
Opposition Parties
Government Formation
Kurti's Self-Determination Party
Kurti's party seeks a majority to form a government and end the political deadlock.
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties refuse to govern with Kurti, criticizing his handling of ties with Western allies and his approach to Kosovo's ethnically divided north.
Economic Policies
Kurti's Self-Determination Party
Kurti has pledged an additional month of salary per year for public sector workers, 1 billion euros per year in capital investment, and a new prosecution unit to fight organized crime.
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties also focus on improving living standards, a leading concern for voters.
- Country
- Kosovo
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Election Date
- Sunday (unspecified date)
- Current Prime Minister
- Albin Kurti
- Current President
- Vjosa Osmani
- Main Political Parties
- Self-Determination (Vetevendosje), Democratic League of Kosovo, Democratic Party of Kosovo
- EU and US Allies
- Accused Kurti of authoritarianism
- Kosovo's Status
- One of the poorest countries in Europe, striving to join the EU
- International Funding
- 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in loan agreements from the EU and World Bank
- Key Issues
- Stability, security, economic woes, tensions with ethnic Serbs, and EU relations
