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Kurti’s Vetevendosje Takes Commanding Lead in Kosovo Snap Vote as Seat Tally Awaits Certification

Certification now precedes a parliament tasked with a presidential vote followed by ratification of expiring EU and World Bank loans.

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Kosovo's Prime Minister and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti votes during a snap parliamentary election, nearly a year after a political deadlock that prevented the formation of a new government, in Pristina, Kosovo, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj
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Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti (2L), celebrates election results with supporters in Pristina

Overview

  • Preliminary results show Vetevendosje at about 49% of votes, with PDK on roughly 21%, LDK near 14%, and AAK around 5.7%, on turnout of about 44–45%.
  • It remains unclear whether Vetevendosje will secure the 61 seats needed to govern alone, with 20 assembly seats reserved for minority communities shaping the final arithmetic.
  • Albin Kurti pledged to constitute the new parliament swiftly once results are certified and urged opposition support for international loan packages that require a two-thirds majority.
  • The early election followed months of failed coalition talks after the February vote, prompting President Vjosa Osmani to dissolve parliament in November.
  • Supporters gathered in Pristina to celebrate the preliminary outcome as the result is framed as a chance to end the year-long deadlock and restart stalled priorities with partners.