Kosovo holds third snap election in just over a year

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07/06/2026 - 8:08 GMT+2

Polls opened in Kosovo on Sunday morning as the Western Balkan country holds another snap election — its third parliamentary vote in just over a year. Public frustration in the Western Balkan country has mounted over persistent political gridlock.

The vote follows months of institutional paralysis. A deeply divided parliament failed to elect a new president in April, worsening a crisis triggered by inconclusive elections in February 2025.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party emerged as the largest force in the February 2025 election, but fell short of securing a governing majority, leading to months of political stalemate and a fresh vote in December.