Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his Vetëvendosje party won the snap parliamentary election held on Feb. 9, 2025 [1].
The result leaves the Balkan country in a precarious position, as the victory does not grant the ruling party the absolute majority needed to govern without coalition partners.
According to the Central Election Commission, Kurti's party secured 50% of the vote [2]. However, reports indicate the party fell short of the specific threshold required for a majority [3]. This discrepancy highlights the narrow margin of the win and the potential for continued legislative difficulty.
This election marked the third parliamentary vote in 16 months [4]. The frequent calls to the polls stem from months of political gridlock that left many citizens disillusioned with the government process.
Public frustration was evident in the participation rates. Voter turnout was around 35% [4], a figure that underscores the disconnect between the electorate and the political establishment.
Despite the lack of an outright majority, Albin Kurti said the result was a clear mandate to continue reforms [5].
Kurti and the Vetëvendosje party must now navigate the process of forming a government. Because they did not secure an absolute majority, they will likely need to negotiate with other parties to pass legislation and maintain stability in the region.
“Albin Kurti said the result was a clear mandate to continue reforms.”
The election results suggest a fragmented political landscape in Kosovo. While Kurti remains the primary political figure, the low turnout and the failure to secure an absolute majority indicate that a significant portion of the population is either indifferent or dissatisfied. This likely forces the ruling party into compromises with opposition groups, potentially slowing the pace of the reforms Kurti intends to implement.
