On Wednesday, the Kosovo parliament elected Albin Kurti as the new prime minister, marking the end of a political deadlock that had persisted for about a year. Kurti's party, the Vetëvendosje Movement (VV), won 51% of the votes in the early elections held in December, allowing him to secure his third term in office after serving a year as caretaker prime minister. Out of 120 total members in the Kosovo Assembly, 66 voted in favor of Kurti's proposed government, while 49 voted against it, including members of the Serbian List party, which is aligned with Belgrade.

The new government comprises 19 ministries, and its formation signifies the conclusion of a period of governance by a caretaker government, which had been in place following the political crisis. With Kurti back in power, he is expected to implement a government program focusing on various reforms and policies aimed at stabilizing the nation and enhancing its governance. His leadership is likely to influence Kosovo's relations with Serbia and its aspirations for closer ties with the European Union.

Furthermore, Kurti's government will face several challenges, including socio-economic issues and the need to manage interethnic relations effectively. The political landscape in Kosovo remains complex, and the newly elected government will need to navigate both domestic concerns and international expectations as it seeks to build a stable and effective administration.