4 The crucial March for the president of Kosovo, what do MPs from non-communities say?

The constitutional deadline for electing the president of the Republic of Kosovo is approaching, as March 4th remains the last date when the Parliament must manage to elect the new head of state.

On the contrary, the country risks going to new parliamentary elections by putting the political scene in another cycle of uncertainty.

While the current president's name, Vjosa Osmani continues to be cited as the most likely option for a new mandate, other potential names have been mentioned in the media.

Among them, several members of the Jashar family have also been coveted as figures that could be proposed for the presidential post.

MPs from non-Serb communities for “Front Online” have spoken about their positions regarding the names coveted for president.

Emilija Rexhepi indicates she met Vjosa Osmani: I don't mind voting for her if she's a candidate again

Nova Democratska Mayor Stranka (NDS), Emilja Rexhepi, has indicated that her party is awaiting the formal proposal by Prime Minister Albin Kurti for the candidacy of Kosovo's next president.

Rexhepi said she has held a meeting with Vjosa Osmani yesterday and has no problem supporting her vote.

We are awaiting the official proposal from Prime Minister Kurti regarding the candidate for our next president. Yesterday I met with President Osmani, and I have no problem voting for her if she is again candidate”, Rexhepi said.

Srdjan Galushi: The Yasar family or Vjosa Osmani will get my vote

MP from the ranks of non-US communities, Erdjan Galushi, has declared that it is not in favour of blocking institutions in this crucial phase for the country.

He said the future head of state must be a unifying figure, but has left open his support for some names that have been publicly talked about.

“We're not about blocking institutions, especially now that there's only one choice left for the president, whoever will be a unifying figure and for the good of citizens. There is no direct discussion either with the prime minister, but either the Jasharaj family or Vjosa Osmani will have my vote”, Galushi said of “Front Online”.

Shutting down Damka speaks of the presidential proposal: We will act on coalition stand

Kosovo Democratic Chairman Türk Partis (KDTP), Fikrim Damka, has told “Front Online” that the subject he heads will act in line with coalition positions on the issue of electing the president.

Damka has stressed that KDTP is a partner in the ruling coalition and that any decision will depend on discussions with the Vetevendosje Movement (LVV).

“We are coalition partners and if a proposal comes from partners and we support it, all of this will depend on discussions with LVV as we are in a coalition with it. I don't know who the candidate is for the case, but we will act on the coalition's position”, Damka has declared.