Kosovo Faces Political Stalemate as PM Kurti Falls Short of Majority

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party leads Kosovo's parliamentary elections but lacks the votes to form a majority government, raising concerns of prolonged instability.

• Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje (VV) party secured approximately 41% of the vote, down from 50% in 2021, leaving it short of a majority in the 120-seat parliament.
• The opposition Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) garnered 22% and 18% of the vote, respectively, with opposition leaders signaling interest in forming their own coalition government.
• Kurti, initially suggesting he might prefer opposition, later vowed to form a government despite lacking clear allies, potentially leading to a caretaker administration.
• Analysts warn that the lack of a stable majority could result in political gridlock, social crises, or even another election if coalition talks fail.
• Tensions remain high as Kurti's tenure has been marked by strained relations with Kosovo's Serb minority and Serbia, alongside criticism from Western allies over his hardline policies.

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