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Kosovo's Political Crisis: Third Election Looms Amid Boycott

3/16/2026

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Kosovo faces a crisis as it risks a third parliamentary election in a year.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination party holds 66 of 120 votes needed for election.
The opposition boycotted the March 5 session, preventing election of a successor to Vjosa Osmani, the President of Kosovo.
Experts warn the political elite undermines Kosovo's constitutional system, risking international standing and hindering progress toward EU integration and Serbia dialogue.

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Kosovo faces a crisis as it risks a third parliamentary election in a year.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination party holds 66 of 120 votes needed for election.
The opposition boycotted the March 5 session, preventing election of a successor to Vjosa Osmani, the President of Kosovo.
Experts warn the political elite undermines Kosovo's constitutional system, risking international standing and hindering progress toward EU integration and Serbia dialogue.