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The Constitutional Court has reminded MPs that if they cannot find a way to convene a session, they have the power to do it themselves. The warning arrived alongside a full verdict setting an eight-day deadline for the election of a president, marking the court's latest intervention in the ongoing political deadlock. The opposition PDK remains unhurried, with deputies stating that talks on the presidency will not begin until a specific law passes two readings. In the courts, a former Serbian police officer has been indicted for the torture of 13 civilians in Ka'anik, while three judges from Germany, France, and Norway have been appointed to review the final verdict against four former KLA members. Ursula von der Leyen arrives in the region next week for a tour that includes a stop in Pristina on Thursday. Her itinerary includes several neighbors but skips Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina entirely.

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The Constitutional Court has issued a warning to Albulena Haxhiu, acting President and Speaker of the Assembly, regarding the delay of the constitutive session and reminded Members of Parliament of their right to convene it. The Court has also released a full verdict declaring the constitutionality of institutions and setting an 8-day deadline for the election of the President, with new elections mandated within 45 days if a president is not elected by October 6.

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The Constitutional Court has issued a stern warning to Minister Haxhiu for delaying the constitutive session and has reminded Members of Parliament that they have the power to convene the session themselves.

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In the Assembly and Parliament, if the president is not elected by October 6, new elections will be held within 45 days.

Gazeta Express: Full Verdict Released Declaring Institution's Constitutionality - 8 More Days…

The full verdict from the Constitutional Court has been released, declaring the constitutionality of the institutions and setting an 8-day deadline for the election of the President.

Telegrafi: Von der Leyen begins tour in Western Balkans, visits Kosovo on Thursday

Ursula von der Leyen will start her tour in the Western Balkans from Tirana, and will visit Kosovo on Thursday, while Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina remain off the agenda.

PDK deputy Puhar Hamza has stated that there will be no discussions regarding the election of the President until a specific law passes through two readings, guaranteeing 22 votes from PDK if it does. Enver Hamza reiterated this stance, emphasizing the necessity of a law change before presidential talks.

Telegrafi: Hamza: No talks about President until the law is passed

PDK's deputy, Puhar Hamza, stated that there will be no discussions regarding the President until the law passes through two readings, guaranteeing 22 votes for the PDK if it does.

Gazeta Express: Hamza: Without Law Change First, No Talks About President; If Law Passes Two…

Enver Hamza stated that discussions about the President will not occur without the law being changed first, and he guarantees 22 votes from PDK if the law passes two readings.

An indictment for war crimes has been filed in Kaçanik, accusing a former Serbian police officer of torturing 13 civilians. Additionally, accusations of torture, inhuman treatment, and public incitement have been leveled against the Municipality of Kaçanik.

Telegrafi: Torture, inhuman treatment, and public incitement - accusations for the…

Accusations of torture, inhuman treatment, and public incitement have been leveled against the Municipality of Kaçanik.

Gazeta Express: War Crimes Indictment in Kaçanik: Former Serbian Police Officer Suspected of…

An indictment for war crimes has been filed in Kaçanik, with a former Serbian police officer suspected of torturing 13 civilians.

Donika Çitaku, a Democratic Party of Kosovo MP, has criticized the government for delaying the draft law concerning the Specialized Chambers while expediting other legislative initiatives.

Gazeta Express: Çitaku Criticizes Government: Other Draft Laws Are Rushed, but the One for…

Donika Çitaku has criticized the government, stating that while other draft laws are being expedited, the one concerning the Specialized Chambers is being unduly delayed.

Salih Mustafa, currently in The Hague where he was convicted of war crimes, has sent a message to protesters, calling them 'warriors of justice'.

Telegrafi: Salih Mustafa: Message from The Hague to protesters, you have become warriors…

Salih Mustafa, from The Hague, sent a message to protesters, stating they have become warriors of justice.

Evelina Ajazaj-Leka has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Hunters of Kosovo.

Telegrafi: Evelina Ajazaj-Leka elected president of the Federation of Mayors of Kosovo

Evelina Ajazaj-Leka has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Mayors of Kosovo.

The Kosovo national football team is looking to rebound in its match against Israel and continue towards its objectives.

Telegrafi: Kosovo seeks to recover against Israel and continue towards its objective

Kosovo is looking to rebound in its match against Israel and focus on achieving its goals.

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