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Albulena Haxhiu Elected Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Ends Deadlock

2/12/2026

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On February 11, 2026, Albulena Haxhiu was elected Kosovo's parliament speaker with 66 votes, advancing a government led by Vetevendosje's Albin Kurti.
The vote ends a year-long deadlock that began after inconclusive February 2025 elections.
Vetevendosje holds 51.1% of the vote and 57 MPs in the 120-seat parliament; the Democratic Party of Kosovo has 20.2%.

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On February 11, 2026, Albulena Haxhiu was elected Kosovo's parliament speaker with 66 votes, advancing a government led by Vetevendosje's Albin Kurti.
The vote ends a year-long deadlock that began after inconclusive February 2025 elections.
Vetevendosje holds 51.1% of the vote and 57 MPs in the 120-seat parliament; the Democratic Party of Kosovo has 20.2%.