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Kosovo: Assembly convenes, speaker election looms — FrontPages.eu, September 09, 2026

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Kosovo's Assembly is actively convening today, September 9th, to elect its speaker and deputy speakers, a significant step in breaking the political deadlock that has gripped the nation. The Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) is reportedly set to nominate Albulena Haxhiu for the Speaker position, a development that has garnered attention across political circles. The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), through its deputy chairman Lutfi Haziri, has expressed willingness to support any candidate put forward by LVV for the Assembly Speaker role. However, not all parties are participating, with the Alliance party announcing a boycott of the constitutive session and threatening to appeal to the… In judicial developments, Xhelal Sveçla, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Public Administration, has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence for his involvement in a tear gas incident within the Assembly. Additionally, a verdict is anticipated today in the high-profile '53 million' case, which involves Pal Lekaj and other co-defendants. Meanwhile, the ongoing legal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague continue to be a focus, with former leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi, and Jakup Krasniqi facing charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The country is also addressing domestic economic concerns, including the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on wheat seeds from Serbia and persistent issues regarding workers lacking pension contributions.

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The Kosovo Assembly has reconvened today, September 9th, for its constitutive session to elect a speaker and deputy speakers. The Vetëvendosje Movement (LVV) is expected to nominate Albulena Haxhiu for the Speaker position, while the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has pledged support for any LVV candidate. However, the Alliance party has announced a boycott of the session and plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court, highlighting ongoing political divisions and challenges in forming a…

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The Assembly of Kosovo will reconvene for its constitutive session on September 9th, after a month-long break, to elect its speaker and deputy speakers, with a focus on the continued proceedings.

Gazeta Express: Haziri: LDK Will Vote for Any VV Candidate for Assembly Speaker

A political figure, Haziri, states that the LDK party will support any candidate proposed by the VV party for the position of Assembly Speaker, indicating potential coalition or cooperation dynamics.

Telegrafi: LVV Expected to Nominate Albulena Haxhiu for Assembly Speaker

The political party LVV is reportedly preparing to nominate Albulena Haxhiu for the position of Speaker of the Assembly, a key development in Kosovo's political maneuvering.

Koha Ditore: LIVE: Activities in the Constitutive Assembly

This is a live report on the proceedings and activities within the Constitutive Assembly, likely detailing ongoing political discussions and decisions.

Kallxo: Alliance Will Not Participate in Constitutive Assembly Session, Warns of…

The Alliance party announced it will not participate in the constitutive session of the Assembly and intends to appeal to the Constitutional Court.

Gazeta Express: Assembly Faces Another Attempt at Constitution; PDK and LDK Participate, AAK…

The Assembly is set for another attempt to convene, with PDK and LDK parties participating, while AAK is boycotting the session.

Telegrafi: Constitutive Assembly Session Continues Today - Will Speaker and Deputies Be…

The constitutive session of the Assembly is set to continue today, with questions arising about whether the speaker and deputy speakers will be elected.

Xhelal Sveçla, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Public Administration, has been sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for a tear gas incident in the Assembly. Separately, a verdict is expected today in the '53 million' case involving Pal Lekaj. Meanwhile, General Rrahman Rama commented on the upcoming verdict from The Hague concerning former KLA leaders, while a legal figure, Ramadani, indicated a decision is expected today on whether a new case will be brought before the…

Kallxo: '53 Million' Case: Verdict Expected Today for Pal Lekaj and Others

The verdict in the '53 million' case against Pal Lekaj and co-defendants is expected to be announced today.

Gazeta Express: Ramadani: Today We'll See if We Have a New Case for the Constitutional Court

Ramadani indicates that a decision is expected today regarding whether a new case will be brought before the Constitutional Court, suggesting a significant legal development.

Gazeta Express: General Rama on The Hague Verdict: 'If it goes well, we are fine; if not…

General Rrahman Rama comments on the upcoming verdict from The Hague, expressing cautious optimism about its potential impact on Kosovo.

Gazeta Express: Xhelal Sveçla Sentenced to 1 Year Suspended Prison for Tear Gas in Assembly

Xhelal Sveçla has received a one-year suspended prison sentence in connection with the incident involving tear gas in the Assembly.

Telegrafi: Live: Investigation Against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi - Only 7 Days…

An ongoing investigation targeting Thaçi, Veseli, and Selimi has a deadline of 7 days remaining.

Kosovo's Ministry of Trade has implemented an anti-dumping duty on wheat seeds imported from Serbia. Concurrently, a significant social issue persists with numerous workers in Kosovo not being declared to the Tax Administration, leading to a lack of pension contributions. The country also continues to grapple with a 'presidential crisis' that extends beyond a mere naming dispute.

Kallxo: Ministry of Trade Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Wheat Seed from Serbia

Kosovo's Ministry of Trade has decided to impose an anti-dumping duty on wheat seeds originating from Serbia.

Kallxo: DIRECT - Workers Without Pensions

This report discusses the significant problem of workers in Kosovo not being declared to the Tax Administration of Kosovo (ATK), leading to a lack of pension contributions.

Kallxo: Crisis for the President: More Than a Battle for a Name

This article delves into the presidential crisis, suggesting it's a complex issue involving more than just a dispute over a name.

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