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Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination Movement won Kosovo's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, following 10 months of political deadlock in the Balkan country.

Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination Movement won Kosovo's snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, following 10 months of political deadlock in the Balkan country.

According to preliminary results, the Self-Determination Movement won nearly 50% of the vote, significantly more than the Democratic Party of Kosovo, which trailed in second with 21%, and the Democratic League of Kosovo, behind in third with 13.57%.

According to preliminary results, the Self-Determination Movement won nearly 50% of the vote, significantly more than the Democratic Party of Kosovo, which trailed in second with 21%, and the Democratic League of Kosovo, behind in third with 13.57%.

Political paralysis gripped the country following Kurti's election victory in February, after which the prime minister was unable form a voting majority, marking the first time Kosovo failed to establish a working government since its independence from Serbia in 2008.

Political paralysis gripped the country following Kurti's election victory in February, after which the prime minister was unable form a voting majority, marking the first time Kosovo failed to establish a working government since its independence from Serbia in 2008.

As a result of the impasse, Kosovo risked missing out on hundreds of millions of euros in support from the European Union as part of its €6 billion ($7.06 billion) Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, due to its inability to ratify loan agreements with the EU.

As a result of the impasse, Kosovo risked missing out on hundreds of millions of euros in support from the European Union as part of its €6 billion ($7.06 billion) Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, due to its inability to ratify loan agreements with the EU.

To access the funds, the Self-Determination Movement must form a government and implement a series of agreements and reforms recommended by the EU, which cover areas including public administration and finance, private sector development, climate objectives and gender equality.

To access the funds, the Self-Determination Movement must form a government and implement a series of agreements and reforms recommended by the EU, which cover areas including public administration and finance, private sector development, climate objectives and gender equality.

Before the election, the EU lifted measures it first imposed on Kosovo in 2023 due to security concerns in the country's northern municipalities, releasing €216 million in financial assistance, with an additional €205 million payment scheduled for early next year.

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Kosovo held snap parliamentary elections on Sunday after Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination Movement won the most votes in a February 9 election but failed to form a government, marking the first time Kosovo could not establish a government since declaring independence from Serbia in 2008.

Kosovo held snap parliamentary elections on Sunday after Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Self-Determination Movement won the most votes in a February 9 election but failed to form a government, marking the first time Kosovo could not establish a government since declaring independence from Serbia in 2008.

Preliminary results showed Kurti's party secured approximately 50% of votes, substantially ahead of the Democratic Party of Kosovo with 21% and the Democratic League of Kosovo with nearly 14%, according to state election authorities after counting nearly all ballots.

Preliminary results showed Kurti's party secured approximately 50% of votes, substantially ahead of the Democratic Party of Kosovo with 21% and the Democratic League of Kosovo with nearly 14%, according to state election authorities after counting nearly all ballots.

Kurti described the victory as "the biggest victory in the history of the country" and urged opposition parties to cooperate. Democratic League candidate Lumir Abdixhiku stated that "when voters speak, the result cannot be ignored" and called for "reflection and responsible action."

Kurti described the victory as "the biggest victory in the history of the country" and urged opposition parties to cooperate. Democratic League candidate Lumir Abdixhiku stated that "when voters speak, the result cannot be ignored" and called for "reflection and responsible action."

Kosovo has missed out on hundreds of millions of euros in European Union funds due to the lack of a functioning government. Parliament must also ratify 1 billion euros in loan agreements from the EU and World Bank that expire in the coming months.

Kosovo has missed out on hundreds of millions of euros in European Union funds due to the lack of a functioning government. Parliament must also ratify 1 billion euros in loan agreements from the EU and World Bank that expire in the coming months.

The months-long political deadlock left parliament paralyzed, with the interim administration unable to pass laws, approve budgets or ratify international financing deals. Kosovo has not approved a budget for next year, raising concerns about the economy in the country of 2 million people.

The months-long political deadlock left parliament paralyzed, with the interim administration unable to pass laws, approve budgets or ratify international financing deals. Kosovo has not approved a budget for next year, raising concerns about the economy in the country of 2 million people.

Turnout reached approximately 44% of Kosovo's 1.9 million eligible voters. Under Kosovo's election laws, 20 parliamentary seats are automatically reserved for ethnic Serb representatives and other minority parties in the 120-member parliament.

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Turnout reached approximately 44% of Kosovo's 1.9 million eligible voters. Under Kosovo's election laws, 20 parliamentary seats are automatically reserved for ethnic Serb representatives and other minority parties in the 120-member parliament.

Kosovo's election demonstrated strong democratic commitment, and the new government must now prioritize EU-related reforms and ratify Growth Plan agreements immediately to access critical funding for 2024-2027. Normalizing relations with Serbia through the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation remains essential for Kosovo's European integration, and implementation of all dialogue agreements must proceed without delays or preconditions.

Kosovo's election demonstrated strong democratic commitment, and the new government must now prioritize EU-related reforms and ratify Growth Plan agreements immediately to access critical funding for 2024-2027. Normalizing relations with Serbia through the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation remains essential for Kosovo's European integration, and implementation of all dialogue agreements must proceed without delays or preconditions.

Kurti's decisive 50% victory delivers the strongest mandate in Kosovo's history and ends a year of paralysis that cost the country hundreds of millions in EU funding. His principled stance against Serbian attempts to create privileged ethnic arrangements protects Kosovo's sovereignty and constitutional order. A leader forged through resistance offers exactly what the Balkans needs — democracy with red lines that won't bend to external pressure.

Kurti's decisive 50% victory delivers the strongest mandate in Kosovo's history and ends a year of paralysis that cost the country hundreds of millions in EU funding. His principled stance against Serbian attempts to create privileged ethnic arrangements protects Kosovo's sovereignty and constitutional order. A leader forged through resistance offers exactly what the Balkans needs — democracy with red lines that won't bend to external pressure.

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Following his election victory, Kurti must not delay in prioritizing the badly needed reforms and agreements recommended by the EU, which include normalizing relations with Serbia. Implementing these is not only an essential condition of EU funding, but also necessary if Kosovo wishes to achieve its long-term aspirations for EU membership.

Following his election victory, Kurti must not delay in prioritizing the badly needed reforms and agreements recommended by the EU, which include normalizing relations with Serbia. Implementing these is not only an essential condition of EU funding, but also necessary if Kosovo wishes to achieve its long-term aspirations for EU membership.

Kurti's decisive victory brings an end to Kosovo's political paralysis. In spite of the EU's protestations, Kurti was backed precisely because of his resistance to Serbian attempts to create privileged ethnic arrangements in Kosovo, not despite it. This strength offers the Balkans precisely what it needs — a democracy with strong red lines that will not bend to external pressure.

Kurti's decisive victory brings an end to Kosovo's political paralysis. In spite of the EU's protestations, Kurti was backed precisely because of his resistance to Serbian attempts to create privileged ethnic arrangements in Kosovo, not despite it. This strength offers the Balkans precisely what it needs — a democracy with strong red lines that will not bend to external pressure.

There is a 36% chance that Kosovo will be part of the European Union in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 36% chance that Kosovo will be part of the European Union in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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