Kosovo PM Kurti's Party Wins Third Election in 18 Months, Loses Majority (politico.eu)

• Vetëvendosje wins 43%, loses outright majority.
• Turnout falls to 35%; political deadlock persists.
• EU membership process for Kosovo remains blocked due to internal political stalemate.

"Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti's left-wing Vetëvendosje party won the snap parliamentary election on June 7, 2026, but lost its majority, securing 43% of the vote. Turnout dropped to 35%. Kurti will need a coalition, likely with opposition parties, after a year of political instability that has stalled Kosovo's EU membership application."