On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.
The head of Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani's cabinet, Ljearta Holaj, announced that the presidency is ready to send constitutional amendments to the Assembly for a vote, proposing that citizens directly elect the president.
The upcoming verdict in the war crimes trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and his co-accused will have enormous consequences for the defendants themselves, for the court, for Kosovo and for the future of transitional justice.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani extended congratulations to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their Independence Day, emphasizing the shared vision of both independent states for a deserved place in the Euro-Atlantic family.
Arian Tahiri, head of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) parliamentary group, stated that his party is ready to nominate a presidential candidate if requested, but will not support any 'one-sided' candidate.
An analyst suggests that current Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani is far from securing a second term, having failed to present herself as a symbol of political unity across opposition and minority communities.
Kosovo's president has dissolved parliament and called for new elections, marking the third parliamentary election in just over a year for the country.
Kosovo's Vetëvendosje movement has proposed Fatmire Mullhaxha-Kollçaku as its second candidate for president, fulfilling the requirements for a presidential race.
Learta Holjaj, chief of staff for Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, has denied claims by the head of the Vetëvendosje parliamentary group that Osmani was offered signatures for a new presidential mandate.
Lumir Abdixhiku, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (DSK), stated after a meeting with Prime Minister Albin Kurti that reaching a consensus for the election of a new President of Kosovo is difficult, but they have no negative stance towards anyone.
The trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi began at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague, where prosecutor Kimberli West accused him of obstructing justice by attempting to influence witnesses.
Albin Kurti has begun meetings with leaders of political parties in Kosovo to discuss the election of a new president, with only 10 days remaining until the constitutional deadline.
In the first week of Hashim Thaci's trial for obstruction of justice, the prosecution alleged that the former Kosovo president attempted to influence witnesses during his previous war crimes trial.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani announced she has submitted constitutional amendments to the Assembly for direct presidential elections, drafted by the Commission for Constitutional Amendments in 2011.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani concluded her campaign for a second presidential term, stating that the love and votes of Kosovo citizens will remain her guide.
Former Minister of Public Administration and Education, Arsim Bajrami, has expressed his readiness to run for President of Kosovo, claiming to meet the criteria for a consensual candidate.
Kosovo's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Glauk Konjufca, stated that a presidential candidate from the family of Adem Jashari, the first commander of the KLA, would automatically generate positive consensus in society.
