The constitutional session of the Assembly of the provisional institutions in Pristina was interrupted for the 32nd time due to the rejection of the Self-Determination movement’s demand for a secret ballot in the election of the Assembly president. The session was opened by presiding officer Avni Dehari, with 75 deputies present, 45 of whom voted in favor of secret voting. Although the Self-Determination candidate Albuljen Hadziu was proposed for president, he failed to secure the required majority of 61 votes. The interruption reflects deep political divisions and disagreements among parties in Pristina, complicating government formation after the February 9 elections. Self-Determination holds 48 mandates, while other parties, including the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Democratic League of Kosovo, Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, and the Serbian List, have failed to reach an agreement on the Assembly president election.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the democratic process and the demand for transparency through secret ballots, highlighting the obstruction by other parties as a hindrance to democratic norms and government formation. They often portray the Self-Determination movement as pushing for fairer, more transparent procedures.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the repeated interruptions and political deadlock, focusing on the procedural aspects and the challenges of coalition-building in a fragmented parliament. They present the situation as a complex political stalemate without strong bias towards any party.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the instability and dysfunction within the provisional institutions in Pristina, sometimes framing the Self-Determination movement’s demands as political maneuvering that delays governance. They may highlight the role of other parties, including the Serbian List, as stabilizing forces or as victims of obstruction.
