“We would like to see all political groups cooperate for the best interests of the people of Kosovo,” said a US State Department spokesperson amid ongoing turmoil. Kosovo will hold snap elections on June 7, 2026, after parliament was dissolved due to failure to elect a new president.
As of midday, Albin Kurti’s government is functioning in a caretaker role. This follows a prolonged political crisis that began in February 2025, resulting in three elections within just over a year.
Vjosa Osmani intended to seek re-election as president but lacked support from Kurti. The last elections took place on December 28, 2025, with only around 45 percent voter turnout.
The Central Election Commission announced that the upcoming election campaign will run from May 28 to June 7, 2026. The budget for these early elections is set at 10 million and 887 thousand euros.
Kosovo’s inability to achieve political stability is hindering its EU integration and dialogue with Serbia. The partnership between Kurti and Osmani has been characterized as an ad hoc electoral alliance rather than a natural partnership.
The situation raises questions about Kosovo’s foreign policy coherence and consistency. Ehat Miftaraj noted that tensions between the two leaders have escalated significantly during this period.
The Albanian veterans’ national team is scheduled to play against the Kosovo veterans’ team on May 3, 2026, in a friendly match celebrating Kosovo’s admission to UEFA.