Kosovo Elections: Albin Kurti's Party Wins Without Majority

The ruling Vetëvendosje party secures 41% of the vote but must form a coalition to maintain power in a fractured political landscape.

Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje party won 41% of the vote in Kosovo's legislative elections, falling short of the majority needed to govern alone.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) trailed with 22% and 17%, respectively, highlighting a fragmented political environment.
Coalition negotiations are expected to be complex and could take weeks; failure to form a government may lead to new elections.
The Srpska Lista party, representing Kosovo's Serb minority, won all 10 seats reserved for Serbs, potentially influencing coalition talks.
Kurti's tenure has been defined by tensions with Serbia and a firm stance on sovereignty, which continues to polarize domestic and international opinion.