3 hours ago“Kurti failed, the first disabled party to form coalition” - German media writes about political crisis in Kosovo
Periskopi(8 months ago)
(8 months ago)Germanophone media pay attention to the failure to establish the government in Kosovo and to the consequences for the country suffering months from internal political blockade. Following Albin Kurt's failure to form the government, Kosovo now faces a new phase of political uncertainty, writes the newspaper “Berliner Zeitung”. According to German media analysis [...]
Following Albin Kurti's failure to form the government, Kosovo now faces a new phase of political uncertainty, writes the newspaper “Berliner Zeitung”. According to the German media analysis, failure in Kosovo could be seen as a symptom of a deeper political crisis. For more than nine months, institutional blockades and party internal disputes have paralyzed the country. Many analysts believe Kurti, who has governed the new Balkan state as prime minister since 2020, is the cause of this stalemate. His stance, often disproportionate and confrontational to political opponents, has continued to keep Vetevendosje as the strongest political force in the country despite losses, but at the same time has made it virtually incapable of forming a coalition.
“Berliner Zeitung” It also pays attention to losing confidence in Kosovo allies, remembering the closure of strategic dialogue by Washington. This is a dangerous development for Kosovo's fragile economy. The country, with 1.7 million people, is one of the poorest in Europe, with relatively high unemployment and a large youth departure. Although economic conditions have improved in recent years, without foreign support, there is the risk of massive decline in investments and the loss of already weak trust of international investors.” In the Berliner Zeitung analysis, the “crosis also has a geopolitical dimension. The unstable situation in Kosovo is being monitored closely in Belgrade, and in some cases, it is joyfully commented. ”
“Frankfurter Rundschau” also pays attention to the political crisis in Kosovo, stressing that this blockade risks significant decisions for Kosovo. The ongoing government crisis is delaying key decisions: A budget for 2026 can hardly be achieved in time, millions of EU aid euros have been blocked. Analysts warn of increasing economic losses for the new state, which has been based on international support since its 2008 declaration of independence. Although Kurti warned in parliament that no new government every day “is a lost day for development, for citizens, for the state of”, writes German newspaper, Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to establish the government.
While the German newspaper “taz” stresses, Kosovo can be put ahead of new parliamentary elections. Kosovo Vice President Vjosa Osmani must now appoint a new head of government. If the parliamentary majority to form a government cannot be found again, the Balkan state faces the risk of new elections. [... Whether Kurti will be nominated again as mandated to establish the government or whether an opposition candidate will be charged with forming the government. Kurt will continue to lead the government by then”.
And the KNA Catholic News Agency, in an article on recent developments in Kosovo, stresses that the political crisis in Kosovo continues and that even after more than eight months after elections, Kosovo remains without a government. This extends a political crisis that began with parliamentary elections on February 9th, in which Albin Kurti's party, Vetevendosje, lost its previous majority. The fronts seem too tough for a coalition or a minority government supported by other parties. Critics have repeatedly warned that the political crisis is paralyzing development. Kosovo is considered one of the poorest countries in Europe. ”
Austrian newspaper “Standard” looks to Kosovo before new elections. “If not even one new mandated fails to secure the support of at least 61 MPs, new parliamentary elections will have to be announced. The last parliamentary elections were held in early February. Kurti was confirmed as prime minister in 2021 and is also leader of the ruling Vetevendosje party. ” reports DW, broadcast Periscope
