Justice or Realpolitik? Two Prime Ministers, Two Futures for the Balkans
Kosovo’s Albin Kurti and Albania’s Edi Rama have distinct and divergent approaches to governing, each with its own set of risks and rewards. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
‘Compromise’ is the Hardest Word: Kosovo Argues its Way to Another Election
Kosovo’s rival political leaders are already slipping into election campaign mode, trading blame and barbs for their failure to find a new president for the country. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo Heading Towards Snap Elections as Talks About Presidency Fail
A meeting between Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and opposition leader Lumir Abdixhiku to agree on who should become the next head of state ended without results, raising concerns about…
Balkan Leaders Congratulate Magyar on Hungary Win; Orban Allies Regretful
Leaders across the Balkans congratulated Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party after they triumphed over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz – Orban’s Serb allies also praised the defeated right-wing strongman. KAYNAK: Balkan…
The Far-Right’s Rise in the EU Spells Trouble for Kosovo
Kosovo will face a much more hostile international environment if far-right parties gain more power in core EU states like France and Germany, while the US under Trump remains indifferent…
Kosovo’s Outgoing President Osmani Looks to Her Political Future
As Vjosa Osmani gets ready to vacate the presidential office this weekend, her political ambitions are clear - but whether she can realise them is less certain. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo Govt Backs Sending Troops to Join Gaza ‘Stabilisation Force’
While global attention is consumed by war in Iran, Pristina government approves sending troops to join mooted International Stabilisation Force, a security and peacekeeping mission in Gaza. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo MPs Get More Time to Elect President, But No Clear Way to Do It
With Kosovo trapped in political limbo, the Constitutional Court has given MPs another month to elect a head of state – but experts doubt that extending the deadline will deliver…
Kosovo Court Gives MPs Another Month to Elect New President
Kosovo’s Constitutional Court said it has overturned President Vjosa Osmani’s verdict to dissolve parliament and gave MPs 34 more days to try to choose a head of state and avoid…
All Eyes on Kosovo Court as Yet Another Election Looms
Having just exited one political crisis, Kosovo finds itself in another. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight