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Assembly Deadlock Continues Amidst KLA Support March and Acquittals

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Kosovo's Assembly remains in a state of political deadlock, with sessions repeatedly postponed due to ongoing disagreements over the election of Deputy Speakers. Negotiations between parties, including Vetëvendosje (VV), PDK, and LDK, are proving complex, with Speaker Albulena Haxhiu involved in the power struggles. Prime Minister Albin Kurti is engaging in discussions to find a resolution, including a meeting invitation to Albin Hamza.

Meanwhile, a 'March for Freedom' is being held in Pristina today to express solidarity with former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders currently facing trial in The Hague, including Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi. The trial of these figures is reportedly nearing its conclusion. In a separate legal development, the Court of Appeals has acquitted the accused in the 'Veterans' case.

On a positive note, the Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, has announced free urban transport and parking for participants of the 'March for Freedom', aiming to welcome all attendees. Mayor Rama also met with a Saudi prince, highlighting Pristina's potential for business and large-scale projects.

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Assembly Political Deadlock and Deputy Speaker Election

The constitutive session of Kosovo's Assembly continues to face political deadlock, with ongoing negotiations and power struggles among parties like Vetëvendosje (VV), PDK, and LDK over the election of Deputy Speakers. Sessions have been postponed, and Speaker Albulena Haxhiu is reportedly at the center of the disagreements. Prime Minister Albin Kurti has extended an invitation for a meeting to Albin Hamza, and there is an intention to vote for a PDK MP as deputy speaker.

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KLA Trial Developments and Public Support March

The trial of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders, including Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi, is nearing its conclusion with live proceedings ongoing in The Hague. In a show of public support, a 'March for Freedom' is taking place in Pristina today, welcoming participants with free urban traffic and parking facilities provided by the municipality.

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Telegrafi Free transport and parking in Pristina for a rally ↗

Acquittal in 'Veterans' Case

The Court of Appeals has announced the acquittal of the accused individuals in the high-profile 'Veterans' case.

Kallxo Court of Appeals Frees Defendants in "Veterans" Case ↗

Rule of Law Discussions

Blerim Isufaj, the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office, met with the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy to engage in discussions concerning the rule of law.

Kallxo Chief Prosecutor Meets US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires to Discuss Rule of Law ↗

Pristina Mayor's International Engagement

Përparim Rama, the Mayor of Pristina, held a meeting with a Saudi prince to promote Pristina as an excellent platform for business and to discuss potential large-scale projects.

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