Overview
- The election commission reports more than half the ballots have been recounted, with one seat so far moving to another candidate from the same party.
- Prizren prosecutors allege manipulation of 68,017 ballots and describe pressure, threats and bribery involving party-appointed election commissioners.
- Officials say the recount is unlikely to alter the overall result, with Vetevendosje having won about 51% of votes on a turnout of roughly 44%.
- Prosecutors say suspects largely came from the ranks of commissioners nominated by parties, and they report cooperative witnesses detailing how the scheme worked.
- Investigators warn the recount and prosecutions could slow the formation of a new parliament and government, with Kosovo facing a budget gap and an early March deadline to elect a president.