Albin Kurti, the Former Agitator Who Could Bring the Desired Stability to the Balkans

El Pais

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A conflict in the Balkans is rarely resolved by the action of a single person. But Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, is now in a privileged position to influence the stability of a historically convulsive region. His party, Vetëvendosje (A self-determination), obtained 51.11% of the votes in the legislative elections of 28 December, an outcome that overflowed even the most optimistic forecasts. It is not clear, however, what use Kurti will m…