Kosovo Election Results: Kurti Declares Victory but Loses Majority

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party wins the most votes but falls short of an absolute majority, requiring coalition talks to form a government.

Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) party secured 40.4% of the vote, down from 50.3% in 2021, losing its absolute majority in parliament.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) followed with 21.7% and 17.5% of the vote, respectively.
Voter turnout dropped to 40.59%, reflecting a significant decline from the previous election's participation rate of nearly 49%.
Kurti's government faces criticism over unfulfilled reform promises, economic challenges, and rising tensions with the Serbian minority and Serbia itself.
Coalition negotiations are expected to be complex, with potential scenarios including alliances with opposition parties or minority representatives.