An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session convened to constitute the new parliament after a snap election held in June. Video shows the disruption as the chamber sought to organise itself.
🔍 The Backstory
Kosovo held a snap parliamentary election in June, and politicians had been negotiating to form a government. Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetëvendosje party, has been a polarising figure whose confrontational style has stirred strong opposition, including on issues relating to Kosovo's relations with Serbia and Western partners.
🎯 Why It Matters
The scramble signals deep political divisions just as Kosovo works to form a functioning government. Parliamentary dysfunction can stall key policy decisions and complicate Kosovo's delicate diplomacy with Serbia and the EU.
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session convened to constitute the new parliament after a snap election held in June. Video shows the disruption as the chamber sought to organise itself.
Kosovo held a snap parliamentary election in June, and politicians had been negotiating to form a government. Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetëvendosje party, has been a polarising figure whose confrontational style has stirred strong opposition, including on issues relating to Kosovo's relations with Serbia and Western partners.
The scramble signals deep political divisions just as Kosovo works to form a functioning government. Parliamentary dysfunction can stall key policy decisions and complicate Kosovo's delicate diplomacy with Serbia and the EU.