Kosovo dissolves parliament and calls snap elections after failed presidential vote

Friday 06 March 2026 - 12:45

The president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has dissolved the national parliament and called for snap elections after lawmakers failed to elect a new head of state within the constitutional deadline.

The decision came after the 120-seat parliament was unable to reach the required quorum or majority to appoint a president before the legal deadline. The ruling party, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, attempted to secure support for its candidate, Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca, but negotiations with opposition parties did not produce the necessary votes.

As a result, President Osmani exercised her constitutional authority to dissolve parliament and organize early elections. The move means that citizens may return to the polls once again, marking a third electoral process in just over a year.

Political analysts say the situation reflects ongoing political fragmentation in the Balkan country, where coalition-building is often necessary to pass legislation and elect key state officials. Early elections are expected to reshape the parliamentary balance and potentially unlock the political deadlock.

The upcoming vote will determine the composition of the new parliament and could influence the country’s political direction, including governance reforms, economic policy, and relations with international partners.