### [2026-08-31](/feed/2026/08/31/index.md)

##### 2025–2026 Kosovo political deadlock
# Kosovo's Vetëvendosje and Democratic League parties agree to support former Constitutional Court judge Bekim Sejdiu for president, potentially ending nearly two years of political deadlock and enabling the formation of a new government. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/kosovo-parties-strike-deal-elect-president-breaking-deadlock-2026-08-31/)

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