The constitutive session of the Assembly of the provisional institutions in Pristina was interrupted for the 32nd time as the proposal by the Self-Determination movement for a secret ballot in the election of the Assembly president was not accepted. The session lasted only two minutes and 41 seconds. Self-Determination, which holds the most mandates, failed to elect the Assembly president as it did not receive the required majority. Political parties such as the Democratic League of Kosovo, Democratic Party of Kosovo, Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, and Serbian List did not propose members for the secret ballot commission. This situation indicates a political deadlock and the inability to form a government following the elections held on February 9. Different media report on this issue with varying emphases depending on their political leanings.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning media emphasize the political deadlock as a failure of the ruling parties to cooperate and highlight the need for democratic processes such as secret ballots to ensure transparency and fairness. They often criticize the obstruction by opposition parties and call for inclusive dialogue to resolve the stalemate.
Center: Center-leaning media report the facts of the repeated interruptions and the failure to elect a president without strong partisan bias. They focus on the procedural aspects and the implications for governance and stability in Kosovo, emphasizing the need for political compromise.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the role of nationalist parties and the Serbian List in the political deadlock, sometimes portraying the situation as a consequence of ethnic divisions and political maneuvering. They may also highlight the challenges faced by Kosovo institutions in establishing authority and criticize the Self-Determination movement’s inability to secure a majority.
