Kosovo Elections: Kurti's Party Leads With 42.95% But Loses Absolute Majority (legrandcontinent.eu)

• LVV wins 42.95%, loses absolute majority
• 37% turnout; diaspora votes pending
• EU urges coalition and Serbia dialogue progress

"In the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections in Kosovo, Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje (LVV) party received 42.95% of the vote, down from 51.1% in December 2025. Turnout was 37%, with over 100,000 diaspora votes still uncounted. LVV remains the largest party but lost its majority, requiring coalition negotiations. EU officials Marta Kos and Kaja Kallas congratulated Kurti and urged constructive dialogue with opposition to end the institutional deadlock that has blocked presidential elections and reforms."