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Kosovo Parliament Deadlock Triggers Third Snap Election

4/29/2026

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Kosovo’s parliament deadlock has pushed the country toward a third snap general election within months.
The assembly failed to elect a new president, falling short of the two-thirds majority of 120 votes.
Only ruling Self-Determination Movement and non-Serb minority members voted, casting 64 votes, while opposition parties declined.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose party won 51 percent in December, could not gather enough support for his candidates.

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Kosovo’s parliament deadlock has pushed the country toward a third snap general election within months.
The assembly failed to elect a new president, falling short of the two-thirds majority of 120 votes.
Only ruling Self-Determination Movement and non-Serb minority members voted, casting 64 votes, while opposition parties declined.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose party won 51 percent in December, could not gather enough support for his candidates.