Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock

A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.Published On 13 Sep 202613 Sep 2026Kosovo’s parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, breaking three months of government paralysis while setting the stage for a constitutional showdown over the presidency.The new government was backed by 62 lawmakers out of the country’s 120-seat assembly, Parliamentary Speaker Albulena Haxhiu said Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progresslist 2 of 3Kosovo finds third wartime mass grave site as officials widen searchlist 3 of 3Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade dealend of listKosovo has faced months of political instability because Kurti’s Vetevendosje (Self-determination) party needs opposition support to secure the two-thirds majority required to elect a president.If parliament fails to elect a new president, ⁠Kosovo will have to hold another snap ⁠election, the fourth in only two years.It is currently unclear when a presidential vote will take place.Kurti’s party has come on top in three legislat...