In a significant political move, the leader of Vetëvendosje (Self-Determination Movement), Albin Kurti, has invited the heads of two major parliamentary parties—Memli Krasniqi of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Lumir Abdixhiku of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK)—to a meeting aimed at resolving the deadlock over the formation of the Assembly. The meeting was scheduled for Thursday morning, just ahead of the ninth constitutive session of the legislature elected on February 9.

Since its initial attempt on April 15, the Assembly has failed eight consecutive times to elect a Speaker, with Vetëvendosje unable to secure the 61 votes needed to elect its candidate, Albulena Haxhiu. Haxhiu has consistently received 57 votes—four short of the required majority. Opposition parties, including PDK and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), have opposed her candidacy, viewing her as a divisive figure. Meanwhile, LDK has maintained its stance of not supporting any candidate from the winning party.

Opposition parties have repeatedly called on Vetëvendosje to put forward an alternative candidate. They have also floated the possibility of early elections if no solution is found.

This is the first time Kurti has extended an invitation to PDK’s Krasniqi and the second time to LDK’s Abdixhiku, who declined Kurti’s initial offer for talks.

Kurti’s initiative comes in the wake of growing international concern over institutional delays. Germany’s Ambassador to Kosovo, Jorn Rohde, recently expressed worry during a meeting with President Vjosa Osmani, emphasizing that political parties in Kosovo must act swiftly to form new institutions and prioritize national interests over party agendas.

The outcome of the Thursday meeting could prove pivotal in breaking the political stalemate that has gripped Kosovo’s legislative process for weeks.