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The front page of Gazeta Express from Kosovo features a prominent story about the political deadlock in the Assembly, with ongoing debates and negotiations regarding its constitution. Other top stories include a death in a hospital after a shooting incident in Graçanicë, a statement from Sibel…
MP Haxhiu clarifies that the Assembly was not closed to the opposition but rather that sessions are adjourned when none are scheduled, refuting claims of a deliberate closure.
A session of the Assembly, called by the Vetëvendosje (VV) leader outside constitutional deadlines, is intensifying the political tensions, with deputies scheduled to meet.
The price of fuel has seen a slight decrease today, offering some relief to consumers.
Sibel Halimi states that the state is undermined when there's a perception that the constitution can be manipulated based on political whims.
A man who was wounded in Graçanicë has died at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK), and police have recovered a pistol from the scene.
Overnight, Russia launched an attack near Kyiv, resulting in three fatalities, including a child.
The deadline for the constitution of the Assembly has passed without resolution, with the opposition claiming their access to the hall was blocked, while a VV session is scheduled.
Haziri states that they requested the Assembly session be held that night to maintain adherence to the constitution and its deadlines.
Deputies from the PDK party, Hoxhaj and Gruda, were prevented from entering the Assembly hall as the door remained locked.
An MP from the Alliance party claims they have gathered enough signatures for an extraordinary session and intends to remain in the Assembly hall.
Vetëvendosje (VV) dismisses the parties' demand for a session tonight as a 'theatrical show' and emphasizes the need for an agreement on the presidential election.
Prime Minister Kurti has communicated with Bedri Hamza, offering the position of Parliament Speaker to PDK, suggesting it would benefit the party.
The session to constitute the Assembly has been postponed and will resume on Saturday at 11:00 AM.
Regarding negotiations with LDK leader Abdixhiku for the position of President, Kurti notes significant discrepancies between LDK's requests and the election outcomes.
Mustafa tells Express that linking the presidential election to the Assembly's constitution is baseless, accusing Kurti of pressuring the opposition based on his own criteria.
Kurti has extended a new invitation to Bedri Hamza, who leads PDK, and Hamza has responded, stating they will remain in opposition and urging the constitution of the Assembly.
The final deadline for the constitution of the Assembly is today.
The Assembly is facing a deadlock, with Kurti requesting an extension and the opposition accusing him of causing a blockade.
Regarding Kurti's requests for a meeting with Hamza, Bajrami from VV states they will not cooperate with PDK and suggests PDK could contribute to the presidential election.
A VV representative named Bajrami commented on the negotiations between Kurti and LDK's Abdixhiku, stating LDK's position is unclear and that VV had offered co-governance.
