Prime Minister Albin Kurti has declared victory in Kosovo’s parliamentary election, but the results mean he must now try to form a coalition government. Preliminary results released late on ...

Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement and current Prime Minister of Kosovo, has declared the victory of his party ...

Mimoza Kusari-Lila, left, head of Vetevendosje! Parliamentary group, Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and Donika Gervalla-Schwarz, Kosovo's Foreign Minister, stand at Mother Teresa's square in ...

Albin Kurti, president of the left-wing Vetevendosje! party, makes statements following results of a parliamentary election, in Pristina, Kosovo, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Kurti, however, has stuck to his guns, even when warned by the United States or when, in June 2023, the EU suspended financial aid to the country worth up to 100 million euros ($104 million).

Kurti could turn to 10 non-Serb minority MPs, but he would still need at least three other votes. If Kurti fails to form a cabinet, the president is entitled to turn to any of the other parties.

The election result would be a drop from the more than 50% that Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party won in 2021. But it puts him in position to lead the next government in a country whose ...

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti looks on as he speaks to the media, in Ohrid, North Macedonia March 18, 2023.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski/File Photo. ... but the debate could not drag on forever.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti on Friday accused Western officials of "appeasement" towards Serbia, driven by what he said were overblown fears that Belgrade would move closer to Moscow.

Albin Kurti, who has served as Kosovo's leader since 2021, said it was important for the West to stand united in support of Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Self-Determination Movement Party, or Vetevendosje!, won the most seats but was left without a majority in the parliament, according to the Central Election ...