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Kosovo’s president sets Oct. 12 for municipal elections while a legislative impasse continues
- Kosovo remains without a functioning government more than four months after the February 9 general election, with parliament failing to elect a speaker necessary to form a new administration.
- Since mid-April, rival parties—including Vetevendosje and various opposition groups—have been unable to agree on a speaker nominee, causing ongoing stalemates through numerous parliamentary meetings.
- Vetevendosje, holding 48 out of 100 seats, is pushing for Albulena Haxhiu to serve as speaker; however, other parties have resisted this choice and are advocating for an alternative candidate, while citizens demonstrate outside parliament calling for a resolution.
- President Vjosa Osmani has set municipal elections for October 12 despite ongoing legislative deadlock, while Vetevendosje has cautioned that if a new parliamentary speaker is not chosen, it may result in early parliamentary elections occurring alongside the local vote.
- Continued failure to elect a speaker prevents government formation and heightens the risk of additional elections, with President Osmani urging inclusive political participation to maintain democratic processes.
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Kosovo's Political Standstill: Upcoming Elections Amid Legislative Paralysis
Kosovo schedules municipal elections for October 12 amid legislative deadlock since the February parliamentary vote. President Osmani calls for fair elections, while the Self-Determination Movement struggles to form a government. The Srpska List party retains influence in northern Kosovo. The ongoing impasse might lead to another national election.
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Kosovo's president sets Oct. 12 for municipal elections while a legislative impasse continues
Kosovo’s president has set Oct. 12 as the date for municipal elections. The country remains in a legislative impasse, without a functioning parliament and a new Cabinet since its Feb. 9 parliamentary vote.
Kosovo President Viosa Osmani on Monday set a date for municipal elections for October 12, while parliamentary elections in early February have now ended in a political deadlock.
The decision to announce them was made, in accordance with her powers, by the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani., euronews Serbia, euronews Serbia, euronews Serbia, euronews Serbia, euronews, euronews
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