As the constitutional deadline approaches, Kosovo remains in a phase of political uncertainty regarding the formation of new institutions. The discussions so far have not brought any epilogue, while the session for the constitution of the Assembly is expected to be convened in two weeks.
The suspension of discussions by the LDK and internal clashes on this subject, according to experts in the field, have increased uncertainty about securing the majority necessary to elect the president. Analysts estimate that the role of PDK could be decisive at this stage.
According to Sadik Zeqiri, after the divisions in LDK, there is a dilemma as to whether all 18 MPs of this entity will be willing to vote for the new president. “If there are no talks with PDK, then the country will go to elections. LDK does not have the 18 votes, the guaranteed 18 votes for the presidential candidate,” Zeqiri told RTK.
Even according to analyst Fatime Hajdari, recent developments in the LDK have deepened the political crisis in the country. “LDK has not had internal security in controlling the vote, how many votes it has in a political collaboration. They need to have clarity. These political parties need to have responsibility and obligation to cooperate with each other,” Hajdari.
Acting President Albulena Haxhiu said on Friday that the constitutive session of the Assembly will be called in early August. The Kosovo Government has told RTK that they hope that the opposition will not barricade itself against it and that the country will go to new elections.
After the last meeting, the Democratic Party of Kosovo said they would remain in opposition, while the LDK has suspended talks, creating uncertainty about how the formation of new institutions will proceed.