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Kosovo is holding a snap election on December 28, 2025, but experts predict it’s unlikely to resolve the country’s ongoing political crisis. The previous election in February was inconclusive, with acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje (VV) party winning but failing to secure a majority. While VV is expected to win the most votes again, analysts doubt they’ll reach 50%. Opposition parties are unlikely to form a coalition with Kurti, leading to another fragmented parliament. Kurti’s focus on countering Serbian influence, while popular domestically, has strained relations with the EU and the US. The political deadlock has stalled key agreements, jeopardized aid, and left government institutions leaderless, harming the economy. Analysts warn that citizens will bear the brunt of this instability and that Kosovo desperately needs a stable government focused on development and welfare.

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Kosovo Braces for Snap Election Amidst Lingering Political Crisis

Pristina, Kosovo – December 26, 2025 – Kosovo is set to hold snap elections on Sunday, December 28, but analysts are pessimistic that the vote will break the political stalemate that has gripped the nation for nearly a year. The Balkan country has been without a stable government since the inconclusive February election, where acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje (VV) party emerged victorious but fell short of a majority.

Despite anticipation of another VV victory, experts suggest that Kurti’s party will once again fail to secure over 50% of the votes. “I think that the December 28 elections will not bring any clarity, because VV will not get more than 50% of the votes. We will have no winner again,” economist Mehmet Gjata told AFP.

The largest opposition parties have refused to entertain a Kurti coalition, setting the stage for another fragmented parliament. Former Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj asserted that only cooperation among the three major opposition parties could provide the stability the nation needs.

Kurti’s focus on diminishing Serbian influence, while popular among his supporters, has triggered criticism from the European Union and the United States. Tensions with Serbia have escalated, leading to sanctions and accusations of increased instability.

The political impasse has had severe consequences. Key international agreements remain unratified, jeopardizing millions of euros in aid. Over a dozen government institutions and agencies are without leadership, further exacerbating the situation.

“Colossal damage” has been done to the economy, according to Gjata. “They have put Kosovo in a state of anarchy,” he said of the divided lawmakers.

Analyst Fatime Hajdari warned that Kosovan citizens will ultimately bear the burden of the political crisis. “That is precisely why Kosovo needs a stable and functional government that would focus on development and welfare,” he stated.

With the election just days away, the future of Kosovo remains uncertain, overshadowed by the prospect of continued political deadlock and its detrimental effects on the nation’s progress.

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