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The effort to verify mandates in the Kosovo Assembly continues tomorrow
The Assembly of Kosovo will convene again tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 12:00, in the plenary hall of the Assembly. This session marks the continuation of the constitutive session, which was interrupted earlier due to the lack of agreement regarding the vote on the report on the verification of the mandates of the deputies.
The Chair of the session, Avni Dehari, has confirmed that the meeting will continue after 48 hours, in accordance with the deadline set by the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly. The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has also emphasized the need for this session to be held within the specified deadline.
During this session, important issues remaining from previous meetings are expected to be discussed and voted on, including the verification of mandates and the election of the new presidency of the Assembly.
The Chair of the session, Avni Dehari, has confirmed that the meeting will continue after 48 hours, in accordance with the deadline set by the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly. The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has also emphasized the need for this session to be held within the specified deadline.
During this session, important issues remaining from previous meetings are expected to be discussed and voted on, including the verification of mandates and the election of the new presidency of the Assembly.
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Egyptian MP: Ready to support the government, even without being part of it
The MP of the Party of Egyptians of Kosovo, Veton Berisha, has stated that he is ready to support any decision that helps the citizens and the state of Kosovo, even if he himself is not part of any governing coalition.
Berisha has stated that the representation of the Egyptian community will not be an obstacle to the development of the country. He stressed that he is committed to general interests, beyond political or ethnic differences.
This statement comes at a time when key topics for the future of the country are being discussed in the Assembly, including legal reforms and strategic decisions. In such cases, the support of non-majority communities is often crucial for reaching consensus.
Berisha has stated that the representation of the Egyptian community will not be an obstacle to the development of the country. He stressed that he is committed to general interests, beyond political or ethnic differences.
This statement comes at a time when key topics for the future of the country are being discussed in the Assembly, including legal reforms and strategic decisions. In such cases, the support of non-majority communities is often crucial for reaching consensus.
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US is losing patience: Rubio signals end to Ukraine peace efforts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the United States may soon withdraw from efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine if the situation does not change in the coming days.
During a press conference in Paris on April 18, 2025, Rubio said: “If it is not possible to stop the war in Ukraine, we must move forward,” underlining that it is time to determine whether the negotiations still have real potential for success.
“It is not our war. We did not start it. But we have done everything we can to stop it,” he added, hinting at a possible shift in US foreign policy focus.
Rubio's statements come after several rounds of intensive talks between US, Ukrainian and European Union officials. To reach a ceasefire agreement. However, Russia has rejected a proposal supported by President Trump and the Ukrainian government.
Rubio's comments suggest a possibility that the US could shift its foreign policy focus if a concrete agreement is not reached. The next talks are expected to be held in London next week, and they could be crucial for the future role of the US in the peace process.
During a press conference in Paris on April 18, 2025, Rubio said: “If it is not possible to stop the war in Ukraine, we must move forward,” underlining that it is time to determine whether the negotiations still have real potential for success.
“It is not our war. We did not start it. But we have done everything we can to stop it,” he added, hinting at a possible shift in US foreign policy focus.
Rubio's statements come after several rounds of intensive talks between US, Ukrainian and European Union officials. To reach a ceasefire agreement. However, Russia has rejected a proposal supported by President Trump and the Ukrainian government.
Rubio's comments suggest a possibility that the US could shift its foreign policy focus if a concrete agreement is not reached. The next talks are expected to be held in London next week, and they could be crucial for the future role of the US in the peace process.
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Political impasse in Kosovo: Constituent session fails for the second time
Pristina, April 17, 2025 — The constitutive session of the Kosovo Assembly has failed for the second time, deepening the political crisis and raising serious concerns about the functionality of state institutions after the last elections. The lack of an inter-party agreement, as well as tensions over the resignation of the incumbent government and the verification of mandates, caused the proceedings to be interrupted once again without any concrete decision.
Clashes between parties continue to be essential in this deadlock: the opposition accuses the Vetëvendosje Movement of political imposition, while the latter criticizes the opposition for deliberate obstruction. Calls for compromise have not been accompanied by concrete steps, while representatives of the LDK and PDK demand respect for the constitutional order and a comprehensive approach.
Clashes between parties continue to be essential in this deadlock: the opposition accuses the Vetëvendosje Movement of political imposition, while the latter criticizes the opposition for deliberate obstruction. Calls for compromise have not been accompanied by concrete steps, while representatives of the LDK and PDK demand respect for the constitutional order and a comprehensive approach.
President's Letter to the Chairperson of the Constituent Session: Requests the Session to be Held Within 48 Hours
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, has sent an official letter to the chair of the constitutive session of the ninth legislature of the Assembly, Mr. Avni Dehari, informing him of the constitutional obligation he has in the functioning of the institutions and requesting the urgent holding of the constitutive session within 48 hours.
In this letter, President Osmani recalls that based on the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and the judgments of the Constitutional Court, no norm can be interpreted in a way that blocks the establishment or effective functioning of institutions. She underlines that every person with public authority, including the Chairperson of the session, has the obligation to act in accordance with the spirit and provisions of the constitution. "The structure of constitutional norms related to the establishment of state institutions that emanate from the people's vote must be interpreted in such a way as to implement and not block the establishment and effective exercise of the relevant functions," quotes a part of the Constitutional Court judgment that the President has included in her letter. The President also recalls that, according to the rules of procedure of the Assembly and previous decisions of the Constitutional Court, if a constitutive session is interrupted, it must continue within a maximum period of 48 hours. Given that the first constitutive session began on April 8, 2025, she requests that it be continued immediately in accordance with the constitutional deadline.
At the end of the letter, President Osmani emphasizes her readiness to invite the heads of parliamentary parties to a consultative meeting if such a thing is considered necessary to discuss further steps.
The letter comes at a sensitive political time, when the delay in the establishment of new institutions has caused public and institutional concern. With this request, the President aims to ensure respect for constitutional norms and guarantee the democratic functioning of the state.
In this letter, President Osmani recalls that based on the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo and the judgments of the Constitutional Court, no norm can be interpreted in a way that blocks the establishment or effective functioning of institutions. She underlines that every person with public authority, including the Chairperson of the session, has the obligation to act in accordance with the spirit and provisions of the constitution. "The structure of constitutional norms related to the establishment of state institutions that emanate from the people's vote must be interpreted in such a way as to implement and not block the establishment and effective exercise of the relevant functions," quotes a part of the Constitutional Court judgment that the President has included in her letter. The President also recalls that, according to the rules of procedure of the Assembly and previous decisions of the Constitutional Court, if a constitutive session is interrupted, it must continue within a maximum period of 48 hours. Given that the first constitutive session began on April 8, 2025, she requests that it be continued immediately in accordance with the constitutional deadline.
At the end of the letter, President Osmani emphasizes her readiness to invite the heads of parliamentary parties to a consultative meeting if such a thing is considered necessary to discuss further steps.
The letter comes at a sensitive political time, when the delay in the establishment of new institutions has caused public and institutional concern. With this request, the President aims to ensure respect for constitutional norms and guarantee the democratic functioning of the state.
Letter seeking solution – Dehari sends letter to the President
On April 15, 2025, the constitutive session of the Assembly of Kosovo failed due to the non-approval of the report of the Commission for the Verification of Mandates. In this situation, the chair of the session, Avni Dehari, announced that he would address a letter to President Vjosa Osmani to seek guidance on further steps.
According to the latest information, the Presidency confirmed that it has received this letter and the legal team is reviewing it to propose future actions to the President.
This development follows a tense situation in the Assembly, where the opposition (PDK, LDK, AAK) voted against the report of the Commission for the Verification of Mandates, considering it unconstitutional, while Vetëvendosje insisted that the procedures were followed in accordance with the rules.
According to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of Kosovo, interruptions during the constitutive session cannot last longer than 48 hours. Therefore, it is expected that President Osmani will make a quick decision to guarantee the continuity of the parliamentary process.
According to the latest information, the Presidency confirmed that it has received this letter and the legal team is reviewing it to propose future actions to the President.
This development follows a tense situation in the Assembly, where the opposition (PDK, LDK, AAK) voted against the report of the Commission for the Verification of Mandates, considering it unconstitutional, while Vetëvendosje insisted that the procedures were followed in accordance with the rules.
According to the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of Kosovo, interruptions during the constitutive session cannot last longer than 48 hours. Therefore, it is expected that President Osmani will make a quick decision to guarantee the continuity of the parliamentary process.
Sudan joins the list of countries that recognize Kosovo
President Vjosa Osmani has announced that Sudan has taken the decision to recognize Kosovo's independence. She described this as an important step towards strengthening the country's international subjectivity and thanked the Sudanese authorities for this friendly action.
Abdixhiku Rejects Kurti's Call for Consultative Meeting
The leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku, has rejected an invitation for a consultative meeting from the leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, calling any political communication that is not based on respect and dignity unacceptable. He stressed that the LDK is not driven by anger, but cannot ignore the derogatory language that has been used against it for years.
In his public statement, Abdixhiku recalled that the LDK and its voters have been victims of a continuous campaign of verbal attacks and labeling, which have created an environment unsuitable for sincere political dialogue. He noted that a consultative meeting, in this context, would constitute a betrayal of the LDK's word and beliefs.
LDK confirms its support for the constitution of the Assembly on April 15 and recognizes the constitutional right of the first party to form the government. However, Abdixhiku stressed that the LDK's positions remain unchanged, and any attempt to dictate its political direction is unacceptable. "Words have weight," he said.
In his public statement, Abdixhiku recalled that the LDK and its voters have been victims of a continuous campaign of verbal attacks and labeling, which have created an environment unsuitable for sincere political dialogue. He noted that a consultative meeting, in this context, would constitute a betrayal of the LDK's word and beliefs.
LDK confirms its support for the constitution of the Assembly on April 15 and recognizes the constitutional right of the first party to form the government. However, Abdixhiku stressed that the LDK's positions remain unchanged, and any attempt to dictate its political direction is unacceptable. "Words have weight," he said.