Kosovo opposition accuses Albin Kurti of usurping power amid political deadlock
Kosovo opposition figures have sharply criticised acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, accusing him of usurping power amid an ongoing institutional stalemate.
Political deadlock in Kosovo has intensified after opposition parties mounted strong criticism against acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) announced it will not form a coalition government with Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party, waiving claims to the presidency, parliamentary speaker, and ministerial posts to leave full governance responsibility with the ruling party.
Ardian Gjini, a senior official from the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, praised LDK’s stance as principled and accused Kurti of seeking total institutional control. Speaking at a press conference, Gjini described the current governance state as a "coup d'état," claiming Kurti has "usurped" power while Kosovo operates without legally constituted executive or legislative leadership. Meanwhile, commentary in national media highlighted broader scrutiny over Kurti's leadership record and nationalist stance relative to the state's institutional stability.
Sources: Gazeta Tema, BalkanWeb, Koha
How outlets assessed this
- Sep 3, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
- Gazeta Tema Critical Framed the deadlock through commentary questioning Kurti's nationalist myth and governance record relative to state interests.
- Koha Neutral Reported neutrally on opposition press conference statements alleging an unlawful usurpation of power by Kurti.
- BalkanWeb Neutral Focused on opposition statements endorsing LDK's decision to forgo cabinet posts and leave responsibility to Vetëvendosje.
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