Kosovo Dissolves Parliament as Kurti-Osmani Alliance Collapses, Triggering Third Election in a Year

Kosovo faces its third election in a year after parliament fails to elect a president. Read about the collapse of the Kurti-Osmani political alliance.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 12:57 PM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politico EU.

Parliamentary Dissolution and Political Deadlock

Kosovo’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Friday morning as President Vjosa Osmani officially dissolved the parliament following a failed attempt to appoint a head of state. The constitutional deadline passed without a successful vote because lawmakers were unable to reach the necessary quorum to proceed. This failure was largely driven by an opposition boycott and internal friction within the ruling coalition, effectively necessitating new parliamentary elections to resolve the impasse and return the decision to the citizenry.

The Fracture of the Kurti-Osmani Alliance

The dissolution marks a definitive end to the high-profile alliance between President Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti. While Kurti previously supported Osmani’s rise in 2021, his party, Vetëvendosje, chose to nominate Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca for the presidency this time around. Osmani had expressed interest in a second term but declined to run once the ruling party moved forward with its own candidate. She later criticized the situation, stating the country was brought to this point by irresponsible actors with dangerous intentions.

Future Legal and Electoral Challenges

As Kosovo prepares for its third national vote in approximately a year, uncertainty remains regarding the exact timeline. Osmani is scheduled to meet with party leaders to set an election date within the mandatory 45-day window, though legal hurdles may still arise. Parliamentary Speaker Albulena Haxhiu has requested the Constitutional Court to provide clarity on the election procedure and has sought a suspension of the current deadline, adding a layer of judicial complexity to an already volatile democratic process.