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EU Council Urges Kosovo Unity Before Sunday's Election

6/7/2026

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European Council President Antonio Costa urged Kosovo to end its stalemate and unite behind EU integration before a parliamentary election on Sunday after parties failed to agree on a president.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti asked voters to back his Vetevendosje party again.
Opposition parties, accusing Kurti of seeking control and noting Vjosa Osmani’s Democratic League candidacy, said analyst Artan Muhaxhiri doubts the election will end the deadlock or the crisis.

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European Council President Antonio Costa urged Kosovo to end its stalemate and unite behind EU integration before a parliamentary election on Sunday after parties failed to agree on a president.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti asked voters to back his Vetevendosje party again.
Opposition parties, accusing Kurti of seeking control and noting Vjosa Osmani’s Democratic League candidacy, said analyst Artan Muhaxhiri doubts the election will end the deadlock or the crisis.