8 hours agoInternational Media Write on Election Day in Kosovo
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Kosovo votes today to elect the new government, which will lead the country for the next four years. About two million eligible citizens will turn to ballot boxes to elect 120 lawmakers among the 28 political subjects in parliamentary elections, the following nine since the end of the [...] war.
About two million eligible citizens will turn to ballot boxes to elect 120 lawmakers among the 28 political subjects in parliamentary elections, the following nine since the end of the 1998-1999 war, which ended with NATO intervention.
These elections are also being seen in the eye of international media, which has paid close attention to them.
Kosovo moves towards elections clouded by tensions with Serbia”, writes Reuters, which adds that the opposition candidates will face Prime Minister Albin Kurti, where the economy, corruption and relations with the country's old <x0-enemy”, Serbia, will be the focus.
“Votates in Kosovo elections are seen as a referendum for Prime Minister Albin Kurti”, writes Al Jazeera, underlining that these elections are seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who has been at odds with his Western allies over relations with Serbia.
Also. AP News has crossed the focus of relations with Western allies and talks with Serbia, writing: Kosovo will vote for the new parliament as foreign aid decreases and talks with Serbia have stalled”.
Guardian Highlight that: Kosovo goes to the polls while the shadow of Trump looks large”, While adding that these choices that can mark a crossroads in the country's history and even determine its future territorial integrity in an increasingly hostile world.
Euronews writes: “Places open across Kosovo in the background of the wavering economy and ethnic tensions” and adds that these elections will be like a key test for Albin Kurti.
