Kosovo

Kosovo's political deadlock has intensified today, with the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) demanding an immediate parliamentary session and declaring that the constitutional deadline for the Assembly's constitution has passed. PDK has also questioned the competence of acting Speaker Avni Dehari. In contrast, the Vetëvendosje (VV) party maintains that a session will only be called once an agreement on the President is reached, while Member of Parliament Mimoza Kusari-Lila has suggested a 30-day timeframe for the Assembly's constitution. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's request for an extension to negotiate has not yet secured opposition agreement, prolonging the impasse.

Meanwhile, developments concerning the Ibër Bridge continue, with KFOR clarifying that decisions regarding the bridge are conditional and can be reversed if security is threatened. Police presence has been noted near the bridge since yesterday. The German Embassy has reaffirmed KFOR's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all. Internationally, the German Embassy and the EU have urged restraint following statements by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić about diverting the Ibër River, noting that such rhetoric does not aid the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Economically, citizens face an increase in maximum allowed fuel prices, with oil and gasoline becoming three cents more expensive than the previous day. The Kosovo Agency of Statistics (ASK) also reported a 6.5% increase in the consumer price index in July compared to July 2025. Other domestic news includes a total solar eclipse occurring today, and a proposal by Mulliqi for a feasibility study into utilizing American gas.