Marta Kos, the European Union Commissioner responsible for enlargement, congratulated Albin Kurti on his victory in the parliamentary elections held in Kosovo on Sunday and called on political parties to reach an agreement. Kos noted that the election process was calm, inclusive, and orderly, emphasizing that political forces must now come together for Kosovo to advance on its European path.
In a statement on social media, Kos highlighted the importance of agreements for institutional stability. She also expressed her expectation to return to Kosovo soon to resume work on the country's European Union integration and financing efforts under the Growth Plan.
Kurti’s Movement Remains the Leading Party
Albin Kurti, the head of government and leader of Vetëvendosje, celebrated the election victory with his supporters. Kurti stated that the new government to be formed will continue good and democratic governance, prioritizing the security of the state and borders alongside the welfare of citizens.
This result marks Vetëvendosje’s fifth election victory in the last seven years. However, preliminary results indicate a decline in the party’s support compared to the previous election, suggesting that cooperation with other parties may be necessary to form a government.
Election Results Strengthen Coalition Possibility
With 99.76% of votes counted, Vetëvendosje received 42.94%. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) secured 21.14%, while the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) obtained 17.57%. The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) passed the threshold with 7.16%, becoming the last party to enter parliament.
In the early elections held in December 2025, Vetëvendosje had received 51.1% of the vote. In the same election, PDK had 20.19%, and LDK had 13.24% support. AAK had narrowly surpassed the 5% threshold required to enter parliament.
According to the new results, Vetëvendosje won 57 seats in the 120-seat parliament, while PDK and LDK won 22 and 15 seats respectively. The political landscape outside parliament makes it difficult for Kurti to achieve a majority alone.
Voter Turnout Declines, Focus Shifts to Minority Votes
Voter turnout remained around 37%, approximately 20% lower than in the December election. This calculation excludes conditional votes, votes from voters with special needs, and diaspora votes. Therefore, the final outcome will depend on additional results that will determine whether Kurti can form a government without a coalition.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani attributed the low turnout to voter fatigue from crises and repeated election processes. Osmani argued there is no reason for Vetëvendosje not to grant her a second term as president and said they will focus on resolving the country’s institutional deadlock.
Meanwhile, PDK Secretary General Vlora Çitaku blamed Kurti’s government for the low turnout, stating that the current administration has caused great disappointment and ongoing crises among citizens.
Minority Parties Also in the Equation
Twenty seats in the Kosovo parliament are reserved for non-Muslim communities; 10 for the Serbian community and 10 for other communities. Preliminary results show the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista increased its vote share to 6.19%.
Petar Petković, head of the Serbian government’s Kosovo Office, congratulated Serbian voters and supporters of Srpska Lista, stating the party won all ten seats. Kurti has previously worked with non-Serb minority representatives when forming a government.
Fikrim Damka from the Kosovo Democratic Turkish Party (KDTP) wrote on social media that they will work determinedly in the upcoming period to meet citizens’ expectations, protect their rights and interests, and support community development. This message points to possible future contacts with different communities.
Kosovo held its third parliamentary election in 16 months. The inability to reach political consensus following the end of former President Vjosa Osmani’s term in April paved the way for the new election.
