Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani is ready to hold consultations with political party leaders at any time, as the country faces a prolonged deadlock over the formation of parliament, her office said on Thursday.
“President Osmani, through a letter addressed to the acting chair of the session, Avni Dehari, on April 16, expressed full readiness to meet with party representatives and hold consultations on the parliamentary situation whenever they deem it necessary,” said her media adviser, Bekim Kupina.
Lawmakers have failed for a sixth consecutive time to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo, after the ruling Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) party again failed to secure enough votes for its candidate for speaker, Albulena Haxhiu.
Only 57 deputies voted in favor of Haxhiu — short of the required majority — while 47 voted against and three abstained.
Analysts have criticized the repetition of sessions every 48 hours without any sign of compromise between political parties. They warn that the absence of dialogue has blocked any chance of a resolution and urged Vetevendosje to reconsider its strategy following repeated setbacks.
The Kosovo Democratic Institute has called on President Osmani to take a more active role by convening party leaders in a bid to break the institutional impasse.
“The continuation of sessions every 48 hours without political compromises cannot resolve the situation,” said political science professor Muhamet Kelmendi. “No party is willing to sit at the table and discuss a viable compromise, even though the law, Constitution, and parliamentary rules require joint preparation of the constitutive session.”
Analysts have stressed the need for parties to agree on a consensus candidate for speaker.
“The standoff continues. I understand Vetevendosje’s desire to stick to its principles and not be forced into anything, but after four failed attempts, it’s time for reflection,” said political analyst Besa Luzha.
Lawmakers are expected to return to parliament on Sunday for another attempt to form the Assembly.
