IKD calls MPs: Constituate the Parliament without delay, We are at risk of deepening institutional crisis

According to the IKD, after the latest Constitutional Court act that has clearly clarified the procedures for the institution, any further delay deepens the institutional crisis and seriously violates the democratic functioning of the state.

“Constitution of the Assembly is the basic prerequisite for the functioning of constitutional institutions. Without a functional framework, the country is being governed by a incumbent government, which does not submit to parliamentary supervision”, is highlighted in response.

The IKD warns that the lack of the Parliament has left many institutions paralyzed, with dysfunctional boards and expired mandates, including the Ombudsman, the Competition Authority, KPM, Constitutional Court and Pension Savings Fund.

Also blocked are key international agreements, including the 2024-2027 Growth Plan, worth 882m euros, and strategic partners such as the World Bank, Germany and France.

“Despite the fact that responsibility for the constitution is of all parties, the main burden falls on Vetevendosje Movement as the first party in the elections”, the IKD says, calling on this political force to propose an acceptable candidate or reach a political agreement to get out of the blockade.

The IKD also urges the host of the session, Avni Dehari, not to interrupt the session without the institution being reached and acting in accordance with the Constitution. “Only through a responsible and dynamic process can respect constitutional order. Any deliberate delay is contrary to the Constitutional Court's act of”, the IKD's reaction concludes.

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IKD: Constitution of the Parliament, Constitutional Obligation to Return institutional Stability and legitimacy

Pristina, August 22nd 2025 Kosovo's Institute for Justice (IKD) calls on the deputies of the Republic of Kosovo's Parliament that, on behalf of stability and institutional legitimacy, constitute the Assembly without delay and paves the way for forming the Government.

Following the recent Constitutional Court act, which has clearly clarified the key issues pertaining to the constitutionalisation of any delay in this process serves deepening the institutional crisis and seriously affects the democratic functioning of vital institutions of the state. So, on the eve of the next session for the House Constitution, The IKD calls for putting away party anger and interests, giving strategic interests priority towards promoting democratic values and rule of law.

Constitution of the Parliament is an essential precondition for the democratic functioning of constitutional institutions. Without functional frameworks, MPs cannot exercise their duty as representatives of citizens. Without a functional framework, Kosovo is being governed by a government in office, to which the Assembly cannot exercise parliamentary supervision.

The lack of the Assembly has influenced a large number of institutions to remain without quorum and many more to be on the verge of dysfunction due to the mandates' expiration. This situation affects fundamental institutions such as:

• The ombudsman institution,

• Competition Authority,

• Independent Media Commission,

• Constitutional Court (election of two members)

•The Kosovo Pension Savings Fund (election of two members),

as well as a series of public boards operating with reduced capacity or with expired mandates.

This institutional paralysis leaves the country and citizens without proper mechanisms for guaranteeing rights, undermining legal security and the quality of services for citizens.

In addition, the non-compliance of the Assembly has held up significant international agreements, including the 2024-2027 Growth Plan, which contains measures for economic development, infrastructure investments and Kosovo's approach to EU standards. The delay in adopting this plan costs the country the loss of a historic opportunity for sustainable growth and improved social welfare.

And as a result of this situation, deals with strategic partners such as the World Bank, Germany, France and other states that want to help the state of Kosovo have also remained. Delay in their approval directly undermines economic development, infrastructure projects, green energy, education and health, also jeopardising Kosovo's international credibility and European perspective.

International partners have already made it clear that they expect from Kosovo a constitutionalised Assembly and a legitimate partner to advance joint projects. Without a functional decision, Kosovo risks losing financial and political support in a crucial period for its European future.

Beyond all this, the overall state state functioning situation is at the even more disturbing level for the fact that a large number of Government members hold positions contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo. This, in spite of the Supreme Court's decision of July 15, 2025, under which acts taken by members of the Government, that at the time of the signing, have simultaneously exercised the role of deputy and acting minister, are illegal. Currently, some MPs continue to exercise at the same time the prime minister's office in the government “Kurti 2”. This phenomenon constitutes open violations of the Constitution and the Law, already validated by the Supreme Court.

The IKD considers Kosovo needs leadership and political vision that puts state interest on that party. Political consensus is the key to exiting the crisis, while respecting the Constitutional Court's decisions is irreverent and a value promoting good governance and rule of law. The Constitutional Court's recent judgments clearly determine that the constitution should be completed within the 30-day deadline, so any deviation from this deadline is unconstitutional.

In this situation, The IKD underlines that despite the fact that the responsibility for the constitutionalisation of the Assembly is of all political parties, the main burden falls on Vetevendosje Movement, such as the party ranked first after the elections. This subject already has two real possibilities: either to propose a candidate for the Speaker/Pouth who, according to statements by other political parties, has their backing, or to reach political agreement with another parliamentary subject. Any other approach leads only to unnecessary delays and institutional deadlock.

In light of the clarifications provided by the Constitutional Court's recent act, the responsibility of the Chief Chief of the session, especially in this critical phase, receives a special weight and a tremendous importance for the constitutional framework. The host of the session is obliged to avoid any action or practice that would lead him to a series of violations of the Constitution. While it would also have to comply with the privilege of leading the constitutional session, as the older MP, exercise its post towards the constitution's constitutionalisation, in the best interests of Kosovo's functioning state. During today's session, the head of the session should not interrupt the session until the moment of the Parliament's constitutionalisation, constantly seeking the next proposal from the first party until the proposed candidate/the candidate receives the necessary majority.

Only through a responsible and dynamic process can the constitution be provided and respect for constitutional order. While artificial restrictions on calling sessions every 48 hours and proposing candidates without perspective only push the process to limits or potentially beyond the constitutional deadline.

So, the IKD is looking for the Vetevendosje Movement and the Head of the session, Mr. Avni Dehari, take their institutional and political responsibility to ensure the constitution under constitutional deadlines so that the country can exit the current blockade and regain democratic and institutional functionality. /Periscope