Kosovo’s Kurti pelted with eggs as political crisis deepens
In Kosovo’s parliament, opposition politician Time Kadrijaj hurled eggs at caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti during the opening session, accusing him of deliberate delays. The incident occurred as Kurti again postponed the session, citing the need for more time to finalise coalition talks.
Kadrijaj, a member of the small opposition party AAK (Alliance for the Future of Kosovo), stated that Kurti’s actions were prolonging the country’s political impasse. The premier has already delayed the parliament’s opening three times, who described the move as a deliberate tactic to avoid accountability.
Kurti’s party, Vetevendosje (Self-Determination), lost its outright majority in the February 2025 general election but remained the largest force with 53 of 120 seats. Despite months of negotiations, no government has been formed, forcing a second snap election in December 2025. A third parliamentary vote followed in June 2025 after the previous assembly failed to elect a new head of state due to a constitutional quorum shortfall.
The Constitutional Court set a 30-day deadline from the official certification of results on 8 July for parliament to convene, a period now exceeded. Since 6 August, a 60-day window has also been ticking for the assembly to elect a new president. Kurti continues to seek coalition partners, aiming at least to agree on a speaker to allow the parliament to formally constitute itself.
Opposition figures have condemned Kurti’s tactics. Enver Hoxhaj, a lawmaker for the Democratic Party (PDK) and former deputy premier (2017–2019), accused Kurti of treating parliament as his personal domain. Hoxhaj’s criticism underscores the growing frustration among rival parties over the premier’s handling of the crisis.
The political deadlock has persisted for over a year and a half, marked by three parliamentary elections. Vetevendosje’s reduced seat count—down four from December 2025—has further complicated efforts to secure a working majority. Kurti’s insistence on delaying the parliament’s work has drawn sharp rebukes from across the aisle, intensifying pressure on his leadership.
Kadrijaj’s egg assault, captured on camera, has amplified scrutiny of Kurti’s leadership during a period of institutional paralysis. The images of the incident circulated widely, highlighting public impatience with the prolonged failure to form a government and elect key state officials.
With no resolution in sight, Kosovo remains trapped in a cycle of elections and negotiations, leaving institutions paralysed and public confidence eroded. The constitutional deadlines now loom as critical tests for whether the political class can break the deadlock or whether further extraordinary measures will be required.