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President before election

Albulena Haxhiu (acting)[a]

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The parliament of Kosovo is holding an indirect election for president in 2026, with a second or third round of voting if necessary.

Under Article 86 of the Constitution of Kosovo, the Assembly must elect a president no later than 30 days before the end of the incumbent's term.[1] The 2026 election is the sixth presidential election held in Kosovo since independence in 2008. An initial attempt on 5 March 2026 failed because of a lack of quorum, triggering the 60-day constitutional period for electing a president.[2] On 6 March, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved the Assembly and moved toward snap parliamentary elections, but the decree was challenged by Vetëvendosje.[3] On 9 March, the Constitutional Court suspended the decree pending review.[4] On 25 March, the Court ruled that the dissolution decree had no legal effect and gave the Assembly 34 more days, until 28 April, to elect a president.[5] After Osmani's term expired on 4 April, Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu became acting president until a new president is elected, for up to six months.[6]

A second attempt to elect the president is scheduled for 27 April 2026.[7] However, the three main opposition parties—the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), and Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK)—announced they would boycott the session, labeling the proceedings a "propaganda show" and "not serious".[8][9][10]

On 28 April 2026, after the Assembly failed to elect a president within the deadline set by the Constitutional Court, it was dissolved in accordance with the Court's ruling. Acting president Albulena Haxhiu subsequently called snap parliamentary elections, which were scheduled for 7 June 2026.[11]

Background

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Incumbent president Vjosa Osmani took office on 4 April 2021, and her five-year term ended on 4 April 2026.[12][13] Under the Constitution, she was eligible to seek one further term.[14]

Instead of nominating her, on 4 March 2026, Vetëvendosje nominated Glauk Konjufca as its presidential candidate ahead of the Assembly session.[15] No other party submitted a candidate. Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu said that a session to elect the president could not be called without at least two candidates.[16] Opposition parties, including the LDK, PDK and AAK, rejected Vetëvendosje's approach and called instead for a consensual candidate, contributing to the deadlock that led to the failed 5 March session.[17][18]

Proposed constitutional amendments

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On 5 March 2026, amid the deadlock over the presidential election, President Vjosa Osmani submitted constitutional amendments that would have changed the method of electing the president from an Assembly vote to direct popular election.[19] The proposal was based on earlier draft amendments prepared in 2011.[20] Vetëvendosje supported the initiative, and the Assembly's Committee on Legislation approved sending it forward, but opposition parties criticised the move and argued that such changes could not be adopted through a rushed procedure.[21] Because constitutional amendments in Kosovo require a two-thirds majority of all deputies, including two-thirds of deputies holding reserved or guaranteed seats for non-majority communities, the proposal faced long odds.[22] Later that day, the Assembly failed to vote on the amendments because there was no quorum.[23]

Constitutional Court ruling and April 28 deadline

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After the Constitutional Court's ruling of 25 March 2026, which invalidated the dissolution of the Assembly, lawmakers were given until 28 April 2026 to complete the presidential election.[24][25] Although the Assembly retained that deadline, President Vjosa Osmani's term ended on 4 April 2026.[26] Under Kosovo's constitutional arrangements, Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu then assumed the office of acting president until a new president is elected.[27] The Court's ruling also restored the Assembly's role in continuing the interrupted election process.[28]

Albulena Haxhiu as Acting President

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Albulena Haxhiu assumes the duties of Acting President of Kosovo on 4 April 2026, after the expiration of Vjosa Osmani's presidential term.

On 4 April 2026, Vjosa Osmani's five-year term as president ended, and Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu became acting president in accordance with Kosovo's constitutional procedure.[29][30] She will remain in office until the Assembly elects a new president, for up to six months if necessary.[31] The Constitutional Court had previously set 28 April 2026 as the deadline for the Assembly to complete the presidential election.[32] Haxhiu said she would exercise the office in accordance with the Constitution and in the public interest.[33]

Electoral system

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Initially, a candidate is required to receive at least 80 votes, equivalent to two-thirds of the 120 members of the Assembly, in order to be elected.[34] However, if no candidate succeeds during the first two rounds, a third round is held between the top two candidates of the second round, and the requirement is reduced to a simple majority of 61 votes.[34][35] If the third round also does not produce a successful candidate, the Assembly is dissolved, with new elections to take place within 45 days.[34]

Article 86 states that the election of the President shall take place no later than 30 days before the end of the current president's term of office.[34] Additionally, Article 82 also states that the Assembly will dissolve if they do not elect a President within 60 days from the date of the beginning of the president's election procedure.[36] With the inaugural voting session having convened on 5 March, this 60-day countdown has been officially activated.[37]

Following the unsuccessful parliamentary session on 5 March due to a lack of a quorum, Lëvizja Vetëvendosje formally petitioned the Constitutional Court of Kosovo to impose a temporary measure suspending these strict constitutional deadlines until the court issues a final judgment.[38] The party argued that the intentional obstruction of the quorum by members of parliament who refused to participate constitutes a constitutional violation. In their request, they asked the court to mandate that all deputies have a binding obligation to participate in the presidential vote—whether voting in favor, against, or abstaining—to prevent the country from being forced into early legislative elections due to political blockades.[39] On 30 March, the Constitutional Court rejected Vetëvendosje's request and declined to impose an interim measure, thereby determining that deputies are not obliged to remain in the parliament for the presidential vote.[40]

Candidates

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Confirmed

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Candidates from the previous legislature

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On 27 April, following the withdrawal of Glauk Konjufca and Fatmire Mullhaxha-Kollçaku from the candidacy, the Speaker of the Assembly Albulena Haxhiu, announced that Vetëvendosje has proposed two candidates, Feride Rushiti and Hatixhe Hoxha.[41] Based on electoral rules, both candidates are no longer considered candidates because the parliament has been dissolved, and Legislature X which had the responsibility to elect the president, failed to fulfill this duty, leaving it to the next legislature to carry out the election of the president.[42]

Independent
For President
Feride Rushiti
Signatures for candidacy
30/120 (25%)
Vetëvendosje
For President
Hatixhe Hoxha
Signatures for candidacy
30/120 (25%)

Withdrawn

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  • On 3 March, according to media in Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti is expected to nominate Glauk Konjufca for president.[43] On 4 March, Vetëvendosje nominated the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Glauk Konjufca, for President of Kosovo.[44]
  • On 5 March, Vetëvendosje also nominated its second candidate, Fatmire Mullhaxha-Kollçaku,[45] who received 34 signatures for her candidacy.[46]
  • On 27 April, Glauk Konjufca and Fatmir Mullhaxha Kollçaku withdrew from their candidacies for President of Kosovo.[47]
Vetëvendosje
For President
Glauk Konjufca
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Signatures for candidacy
30/120 (25%)
Vetëvendosje
For President
Fatmire Mullhaxha Kollçaku
Member of Assembly
Signatures for candidacy
34/120 (28%)

Expressed interest

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  • On 1 January 2026, the current President, Vjosa Osmani, announced that she would seek the confidence of the Members of Parliament for a second term. In her statement, she emphasized her commitment to continuing the institutional reforms she has initiated and to further strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and Kosovo's international standing.[48] On 25 April, the leader of the LDK Lumir Abdixhiku asked the Prime Minister Kurti for the 66 votes of the parliamentary majority in support of Vjosa Osmani, promising that 15 LDK MPs would support her as a candidate, but did not receive support from VV.[49]
  • On 5 March, the lawyer Arianit Koci, who was a harsh voice during the 2025 Kosovo political deadlock, asked to be nominated as a candidate for president, without seeking votes from anyone, but with the sole aim of avoiding the crisis and the possible elections that could occur if the president is not elected.[50]
Individuals who have expressed an interest in running for Kosovan Presidential Election

Speculated by the media

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  • On 3 March 2026, media outlets reported that the PDK has considered proposing surgeon Shqiptar Demaçi, the son of activist Adem Demaçi, as a potential candidate for president.[53][54]
  • On 4 March 2026, media reported that VV has considered proposing Andin Hoti, the son of activist Ukshin Hoti, as a potential candidate for president, reportedly offering the PDK the opportunity to support his nomination.[55][56]
  • On 4 March, media speculation also increased that the former President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, could be a consensual candidate for president, as she is be eligible to serve a second and final term.[59]
Potential candidates

Declined

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  • On 13 January 2026, several media outlets reported that a potential candidate of Vetëvendosje! for President of Kosovo could be Bekim Jashari, former mayor of Skenderaj and nephew of one of the founders of the Kosovo Liberation Army, Adem Jashari.[60]
  • On 23 February 2026, Kosovar-American businessman Harry Bajraktari (born Hajdar Bajraktari)[61][62] denied media reports claiming that he was lobbying to become President of Kosovo. He described the allegations as untrue and stated that he continues to support President Vjosa Osmani and has not expressed interest in running for president.[63]
  • On 25 February 2026, Murat Jashari of the Jashari family stated that neither he nor any other family member is interested in becoming President of Kosovo.[64] Bekim Jashari also reiterated this position, stating that he had nothing to add to Murat Jashari’s remarks and dismissing any speculation about a presidential candidacy.[65]
  • On 26 February 2026, former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj stated that he is not a candidate for president and does not have the 30 out of 120 signatures required to nominate him.[66]
  • On 26 February 2026, former Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Arsim Bajrami [sq; pl], announced his candidacy for president and addressed the leaders of the Albanian political parties to seek their support.[67] On 4 March, Bajrami withdrew his candidacy, considering that both parties, PDK and VV, were not interested in a consensual candidate.[68]

Results

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First attempt

The first attempt to elect the president took place on 5 March 2026. Lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) walked out of the parliamentary session, preventing the quorum required for the election.[69] The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) also refused to participate, with leader Lumir Abdixhiku stating that the country was heading toward a new election cycle.[70] Only 66 deputies remained in the chamber, failing to meet the minimum of 80 required for a quorum, leading to the suspension of the session.[71]

Second attempt

A second attempt to elect the president took place on 27 April 2026. Ahead of the session, the LDK, PDK, and AAK maintained a united opposition boycott, effectively preventing a quorum. The LDK reiterated its stance that the vote was a "propaganda show," while the PDK and AAK criticized the lack of political consensus and "seriousness" surrounding the session.[72][73][74] Despite the lack of quorum, a voting round took place which resulted in 63 ballots being cast for Feride Rushiti, one invalid vote, and zero votes for Hatixhe Hoxha.[75]

First round (1st attempt)
(5 March) 		First round (2nd attempt)
(27 April)
Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes % Result
Glauk Konjufca Vetëvendosje No quorum Feride Rushiti Independent 63 98.44 No quorum
Fatmire Mullhaxha Kollçaku Vetëvendosje Hatixhe Hoxha Vetëvendosje 0 0.00
Invalid/blank votes — Invalid/blank votes 1 1.56
Total ballots cast 66 Total ballots cast 64 100% —
Registered voters/turnout 120 55.0% Registered voters/turnout 120 53.3%
Source: [76][77]

Leadership approval

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Vjosa Osmani

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The polls below asked voters for their opinion of Vjosa Osmani, president of Kosovo since April 2021.

Pollster Date Approve Disapprove Lead
UBO Consulting 23 June 2025 62.1 33.6 28.5
UNDP 25 July 2024 69.0 31.0 38.0
Albanian Post 28 June 2024 67.8 32.2 35.6
UNDP 28 February 2024 56.2 43.8 12.4
UNDP 25 April 2023 60.3 39.7 20.6

Aftermath

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After the Assembly failed to elect a president on 5 March 2026 because only 66 deputies were present, President Vjosa Osmani issued a decree on 6 March dissolving the Assembly and opening the way for snap parliamentary elections.[78][79] Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Vetëvendosje challenged the decree before the Constitutional Court, arguing that the Assembly still had time to complete the presidential election process under the Constitution.[80] On 9 March, the Court suspended the decree pending review.[81] On 25 March, it ruled that the decree had no legal effect and gave the Assembly 34 days, until 28 April 2026, to elect a president.[82]

International reactions

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The failure of the Assembly to elect a new president and the subsequent announcement of snap elections drew calls for constitutional adherence from the international community.

  • Germany: The German Embassy in Pristina stated that it was following the ongoing developments closely. Embassy official Catalina Heine emphasized that Germany "expects all actors to act in accordance with the Constitution" during the election process.[83][84]
  • European Union: The EU Office in Pristina reacted to the political developments by emphasizing that the "normal functioning of institutions" is a prerequisite for Kosovo to benefit from the Western Balkans Growth Plan. While not naming the presidential process directly, spokesperson Nikola Gaon urged all political forces to implement the Constitution to ensure institutional stability.[84]
  • United Kingdom: The British Embassy issued a clarification denying claims made by candidate Feride Rushiti that she had received its support. The embassy stated: "The United Kingdom has no role in proposing or supporting any specific candidate in Kosovo and has not done so." Following the deadlock, the embassy noted that "Kosovo will hold new national elections" and urged all political parties to act "in accordance with the law and the Constitution" and to conduct the upcoming campaign "constructively and with respect."[85]
  • United States: The U.S. Embassy in Pristina dismissed claims that it had requested or proposed the candidacy of Feride Rushiti. An embassy spokesperson clarified that the United States does not "propose or support specific candidates for president" and emphasized that the selection process is a matter for Kosovo's leaders and its people. The embassy further called on political actors to work together constructively to resolve the political impasse.[86]

Notes

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Notes

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  1. ^ Albulena Haxhiu became Acting President on 4 April, following the failure to elect a president on 5 March and the start of the 60-day constitutional period for completing the election process. This period expired on 28 April.

See also

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