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Assembly defends UCK as a seven-day presidential clock ticks

Parliament approved a declaration defending the Kosovo Liberation Army against the Hague's Specialist Chambers. Protesters marched against the court's recent verdicts, while politician Haxhiu suggested the law governing the tribunal needs a complete overhaul.

Political parties have seven days left to nominate a presidential candidate. They do not yet have one. Prime Minister Albin Kurti avoided questions about a meeting with Bedri Hamza as he left parliament, and Bedri Hamza noted their recent discussions focused entirely on the Special Court.

MP Donika Gjini accused the government of allowing milk imports to jump by a million litres a month, pressuring domestic dairies. Separately, the US Embassy reiterated its backing for the KFOR peacekeeping mission.

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Assembly Approves Declaration on Special Court Ruling

The Kosovo Assembly has officially approved a declaration concerning the verdict of the Specialist Chambers, a move seen as a defense of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK). This legislative action follows ongoing protests against The Hague's rulings and calls from political figures, including Baton Haxhiu, for a more radical overhaul or amendment of the law governing the Specialist Chambers. Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, indicated that amending this law is a priority…

Presidential Nomination Deadline Looms

Kosovo's political parties are facing a tight seven-day deadline to nominate a candidate for the presidency, with no consensus reached yet. This intensifies the ongoing political deadlock, as Prime Minister Albin Kurti was seen avoiding questions about a meeting with Bedri Hamza, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, amidst the stalled presidential race. Albulena Haxhiu currently serves as the acting President of Kosovo.

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