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Kosovo's Former President Osmani Calls for Consensus Ahead of Early Elections, Criticizes Political Deadlock
Ahead of early elections in Kosovo, former President Vjosa Osmani urged political parties to reach consensus amid disinformation, AI allegations, and political deadlock.
Kosovo is heading to the polls for the third time in 18 months. The presidential election could not be held on time due to the parliament's failure to reach consensus, deepening the political deadlock in the country.
Former President Vjosa Osmani, running as a parliamentary candidate for her former party, the Democratic League of Kosovo, called on all political parties to find an agreement as soon as possible. Osmani stated that the delay in establishing institutions harms the country's interests.
Osmani: Dialogue and consensus are essential
Osmani expressed her belief that the people of Kosovo will create a democratic balance among parties and bring politicians together. According to her, the parties need to sit at the same table and agree on forming institutions as soon as possible.
The former president emphasized the importance of consensus, dialogue, and cooperation for national interests. She noted that excessive propaganda, polarization, and division in society are wearing down the country.
Disinformation and AI allegations
Osmani said the election campaign faced the heaviest and most widespread disinformation attacks in the country's history. Prosecutors have been requested to investigate these claims.
According to Osmani, female politicians were particularly targeted during the campaign. It was reported that videos and photos altered with artificial intelligence were used in this context.
The election process was also marked by the current Prime Minister Albin Kurti's government approving social aid programs and subsidies before the election. Opponents accused the government of violating the law, claiming this move aimed to influence the election.
Kurti's side and the election deadlock
Although Kurti's party won the election in February 2025, it did not secure a majority to form a government alone. This led to early elections in December.
Due to the opposition's boycott, the parliament failed to reach the two-thirds majority needed to elect a new president. Osmani's term ended in April, and during this period, the presidency was temporarily managed through the parliamentary speaker.
Osmani described the situation as an "unnecessary crisis" that harms the country. The outcome of the election in Kosovo will be decisive for both forming the government and restoring the functionality of political institutions.
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