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Kosovo Parliament Fails to Elect New President Amid Tensions

3/6/2026

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Kosovo's parliament failed to elect a new president on March 5, 2026, with 66 of 120 MPs present.
Ruling Vetevendosje party insisted on its candidate, opposing Osmani's bid for a second term.
President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after the vote, calling it a calculated failure by "irresponsible individuals."
The presidency will be vacant after Osmani's term ends on April 5, 2026, with head of parliament serving until a new election.

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Kosovo's parliament failed to elect a new president on March 5, 2026, with 66 of 120 MPs present.
Ruling Vetevendosje party insisted on its candidate, opposing Osmani's bid for a second term.
President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after the vote, calling it a calculated failure by "irresponsible individuals."
The presidency will be vacant after Osmani's term ends on April 5, 2026, with head of parliament serving until a new election.