Kosovo is heading to a snap election on December 28, 2025, marking the second time citizens have voted this year in a desperate bid to end a paralyzing political stalemate. Following an inconclusive vote in February, the country has faced months of legislative gridlock, failing to form a stable government. While caretaker PM Albin Kurti remains the frontrunner, the high cost of the deadlock—estimated at over $35 million—and the threat of further instability hang over the ballot box.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!A Nation in Limbo: Kosovo’s High-Stakes Snap Election
After ten months of “parliamentary paralysis,” Kosovo’s Assembly has been dissolved, forcing a high-stakes snap vote. The political crisis reached a breaking point after the Constitutional Court’s intervention and the failure of multiple candidates to secure a cabinet majority.
- The Cost of Inaction: Beyond the $35 million price tag of the elections themselves, Kosovo risks losing access to vital international aid and stalling its EU integration path.
- The Kurti Factor: Prime Minister Albin Kurti continues to dominate the polls, yet his inability to find coalition partners remains his greatest hurdle.
- What’s at Risk: If Sunday’s vote yields another fractured parliament, the country faces a potential constitutional crisis as it heads toward a presidential election in 2026.
| Status | Snap Election: Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 |
| The Cause | No party could form a 61-seat majority following the Feb 2025 vote. |
| Key Players | Albin Kurti (LVV), Bedri Hamza (PDK), Lumir Abdixhiku (LDK). |
| Financial Toll | Over $35M in direct costs; millions more in delayed foreign aid. |
| The Big Fear | A repeat of the deadlock, leading to a third election in 2026. |
