Kosovo Ends Year-Long Political Impasse, Approves New Government
The governing coalition secured approval with 66 affirmative votes in the 120-member assembly, while 49 lawmakers opposed the formation and five abstained from the ballot.
Kurti, who heads the Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) party and served as the prime ministerial nominee, commenced his address to parliament by challenging the prosecution's stance on former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commanders facing trial in The Hague, declaring that the requested 45-year prison terms "misrepresent the truth."
The newly confirmed leader outlined an ambitious economic agenda, pledging €1 billion ($1.18 billion) in defense spending throughout the government's four-year mandate. His administration's blueprint includes substantial capital allocation toward renewable energy infrastructure and water resource development, alongside plans to expand Kosovo's manufacturing sector.
Kurti committed to advancing women's workforce participation and pledged minimum wage increases calibrated to economic expansion rates.
Addressing bilateral relations, the prime minister stressed that ties with Serbia would undergo normalization via constructive and creative diplomatic engagement.
The Cabinet reshuffle positions Glauk Konjufca as First Deputy Prime Minister while simultaneously assuming the Foreign Affairs and Diaspora portfolio. Donika Gervalla-Schwarz will serve dual roles as Second Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister.
Fikrim Damka, who leads the Kosovo Democratic Turkish Party (KDTP), has been designated Third Deputy Prime Minister with responsibility for Minority Affairs and Cooperation.
Parliamentary proceedings concluded after the newly appointed Cabinet members completed their oath-taking ceremony.
December 28, 2025 snap elections delivered Vetevendosje a commanding 57 seats among the 100 general constituencies in the 120-seat chamber, according to certified results. The Kosovo Democratic Party (PDK) captured 22 seats, the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) secured 15, and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) obtained 6 seats, each surpassing the mandatory 5% threshold.
The remaining 20 reserved seats designated for non-majority populations were allocated as follows: Serb List 9, KDTP 2, New Democratic Initiative of Kosovo (IRDK) 1, Social Democratic Union (SDU) 1, New Democratic Party (NDS) 1, Party For Freedom, Justice and Survival (ZSPO) 1, VAKAT Coalition 1, Egyptian Liberal Party (PLE) 1, Ashkali Social Democratic Party (PSA) 1, Unique Gorani Party (JGP) 1, and Progressive Movement of Kosovar Roma (LPRK) 1.
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