Vetevendosje Party Secures Landslide Victory in Kosovo Elections

Mon Dec 29 2025 10:46:48 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

After months of political deadlock, Kosovo's ruling Vetevendosje party, led by Albin Kurti, has won a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections, securing a third term for Kurti and signaling a potential shift in coalition dynamics.

In a significant electoral win, the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party has garnered over 50% of the votes in Kosovo's parliamentary elections, ensuring Albin Kurti's third term as Prime Minister. Following an extended period without a government, this result reflects voter discontent with opposition parties and positions Vetevendosje to shape future governance despite potential coalition needs. The incoming leadership faces critical decisions regarding EU relations and internal minority issues.

The Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party has won a landslide victory in Kosovo's parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results.

With 90% of the votes counted, the party, whose name means 'self-determination', secured 50.8%, granting a third term in power for its leader, Albin Kurti.

Opposition parties, the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), trailed behind with 20.98% and 13.89% respectively.

Vetevendosje initially won elections in February, but was left without a majority, resulting in a government impasse since then.

This election posed a question of whether voters would hold Kurti accountable for the prolonged deadlock or if they would blame the opposition for refusing to form alliances with his left-wing movement.

The decisive vote indicates that Kurti's governance has received a clear mandate, although it may not yield enough seats for him to govern without coalition partners. Yet, obtaining support from ethnic minority parties is likely.

This marks Vetevendosje's fourth consecutive electoral triumph and serves as vindication for Kurti after opposition parties obstructed his past governance attempts.

Turti has labeled this victory as 'the greatest in the history of the country' and expressed hope for cooperation from opposition parties moving forward.

The analysis indicates that voters appear to favor continuity over instability despite criticisms of Vetevendosje’s governance style and relations with international allies.

The pressing agenda includes establishing a functioning government that can engage with EU frameworks, particularly after Kosovo missed out on substantial EU aid due to political paralysis.

Kurti's approach towards Serbian relations remains a critical focal point, as he has been known for his contentious stance against Serbia. With renewed dialogue on the normalization process being essential, observers note this election outcome signifies a critical moment for Kosovo's future direction.