Justina Shiroka Pula was elected as the new President of Kosovo on October 7, 2026, after a long and difficult political process in the Assembly. Her election, which occurred just minutes after the constitutional deadline, resolves a political deadlock and prevents the dissolution of parliament and new elections. She received 81 votes in the first round.

Telegrafi: Kosovo's New President: A Turn for the Better for the State

Following a long night, Kosovo has a new president, and this is believed to be a turn towards a positive path for the country.

Koha Ditore: Deeply Justina Shiroka-Pula

The election of Justina Shiroka-Pula as president is a significant event, with discussions about its implications and the political landscape surrounding it.

Telegrafi: Haxhiu Congratulates President Shiroka-Pula on Difficult Political Process

The Assembly has concluded a long and difficult political process with the election of President Shiroka-Pula, as congratulated by Haxhiu.

Telegrafi: Kurti: Kosovo Has New President, Will Work for UCK Veterans' Success in Appeal

Kurti states that Kosovo now has a new president and institutions, and vows to work towards the success of former UCK leaders in their appeal.

Telegrafi: Kosovo's New President, First Wishes from President Begaj: Albania and Kosovo…

Kosovo has a new president, and the first wishes came from President Begaj, who stated that Albania and Kosovo will be united.

Nacionale: Late-Night Agreement: Justina Shiroka Pula Elected President of Kosovo

The Assembly of Kosovo has tonight elected university professor Justina Shiroka Pula as President of the Republic of Kosovo. In the same extraordinary session, deputies also approved in the second reading the amendments to the Law on Specialized Chambers, thus avoiding the dissolution of parliament and the calling of early elections.

Lawyer Arianit Koci has challenged the election of Justina Shiroka Pula as President of Kosovo at the Constitutional Court. Koci argues that the election took place after the constitutional deadline of October 6, 2026, and therefore, the Assembly should have been dissolved.

Nacionale: Koci Takes Shiroka-Pula's Election as President to Constitutional Court

The election of Justina Shiroka-Pula as the President of the Republic of Kosovo has been submitted for review to the Constitutional Court. Lawyer Arianit Koci has announced that he has filed a notice with the Constitutional Court regarding the non-implementation of the judgment in cases KO256/26 and KO258/26, contesting the manner and timing of the procedure for electing the president.