"Many voters feel they've seen nothing but political theater for the past ten months, and they're sick of it. Liridon Spahiu, a 28-year-old student at the Christmas market on Zahir Pajaziti Boulevard in the Kosovar capital, Pristina, says it's clear things can't continue as they are: "Over the past few months, we've all increasingly been asking ourselves: What on earth is going on with this country and with the politics here?""
"Vetevendosje was still the largest party, meaning that it, and incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti, had the right to select a candidate for parliamentary speaker. But that took over half a year, more than 50 rounds of voting, and a constitutional court ruling before, at the end of August, a politician was finally found Dimal Basha who was able to pick up the necessary few extra votes from the center-right block."
Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on December 28, the second ballot within ten months. Many voters express frustration at prolonged political deadlock. In the February 9, 2025 election, the Vetevendosje party won 42% of the vote and lost an absolute majority, falling short of the 61 seats needed in the 120-seat parliament. Vetevendosje remained the largest party and nominated a candidate for parliamentary speaker, but electing a speaker required more than 50 rounds of voting and a constitutional court decision. At the end of August, Dimal Basha secured enough center-right support to become speaker. Coalition talks between Prime Minister Albin Kurti and opposition parties failed to produce a government.
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