EU Regrets Kosovo Parties Fail to Agree on Consensus President Candidate

The European Union expresses regret after Kosovo’s political parties fail to agree on a unified presidential candidate.

An EU spokesperson urges political actors to strengthen dialogue and ensure institutional stability. He warns that Kosovo risks missing key opportunities, including benefits from the Growth Plan.

Lawmakers fail to elect a new president within the constitutional deadline. Authorities dissolve the Assembly on April 28 following a Constitutional Court ruling.

Acting President Albulena Haxhiu prepares to announce new elections. Officials must hold the vote within 45 days, with May 31 and June 7 as possible dates.

The ruling Vetëvendosje party withdraws earlier candidates and proposes new names. Opposition parties boycott the final parliamentary session and block the process.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti says he seeks compromise but fails to reach agreement. Opposition parties reject his proposals and demand greater balance of power.

Kosovo now heads to new elections amid ongoing political deadlock.

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