WorldSun, Dec 28, 2025
Kosovo Votes Again to Break Year-Long Political Deadlock Amid Funding Crisis
Kosovo holds its second parliamentary election this year, aiming to end a political impasse that has stalled parliament and delayed crucial international funding.
📌Key Points
- •Kosovo is holding its second parliamentary election this year on December 28 to end a year-long political deadlock.
- •The election follows Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party failing to secure a majority in February and subsequent unsuccessful coalition talks.
- •The political impasse has paralyzed parliament, delaying the election of a new president in April and the ratification of 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in EU and World Bank loans.
- •Opposition parties refuse to govern with Kurti, citing his handling of Western ties and policies towards the Serb minority in the north.
- •Voter sentiment is marked by disillusionment, and the outcome remains uncertain due to the absence of public opinion polls.
- •The vote is crucial for restoring governance and unlocking vital international funding for the nation.