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Kosovo Faces Longest Parliamentary Deadlock, Reforms Stalled

12/26/2025

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Kosovo entered its longest parliamentary deadlock after inconclusive February elections, with Vetevendosje winning 42.3% but lacking a governing majority.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo won 20.95%, and the Democratic League of Kosovo won 18.27%.
Confrontational rhetoric in the post-election period has hindered coalition-building.
The stalemate has stalled reforms and damaged Kosovo's international credibility, complicating European integration prospects.

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Kosovo entered its longest parliamentary deadlock after inconclusive February elections, with Vetevendosje winning 42.3% but lacking a governing majority.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo won 20.95%, and the Democratic League of Kosovo won 18.27%.
Confrontational rhetoric in the post-election period has hindered coalition-building.
The stalemate has stalled reforms and damaged Kosovo's international credibility, complicating European integration prospects.