Maloku: Kosovo in political crisis since February last year due to approach of largest party

Political scientist Albinot Maloku stated that Kosovo has been in a phase of political instability since 9 February last year, attributing this to the approach of the largest political party—something he says is not in the interest of citizens, as reported by Ekonomia Online.

“Since 9 February last year, Kosovo has entered a phase of political instability. And this has happened with the full intent of the political subject whose core objective is to consolidate power within the state hierarchy and as broadly as possible in other segments. This political culture is in no way sincere toward the needs of citizens,” Maloku said.

He emphasized that it is, in fact, the largest party that is seeking a new electoral process.

“That, too, should receive a response. Citizens should judge not on the basis of perceptions and narratives created in public opinion, but on the basis of facts—about what the Republic of Kosovo has experienced since, in particular, 9 February last year, and what it will yet experience under such crises and isolation,” Maloku added.

He noted that potential elections could alter political dynamics in parliament, but stressed that without compromise there can be no functional political system.

“The electoral process will change the positions and stances of political actors. By positions, I mean their standing within the Assembly. I therefore always hope that, at a certain point, they will realize that the key concept of the constitutional order and political system is compromise—consensus. As long as this principle is not recognized as the foundation of any progress, given the current constitutional and political arrangement, nothing will be achieved,” Maloku stated.

The deadline for the election of the president expires on April 28.