Acting President Haxhiu: The constitutive session of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo will be held on August 6th, commencing at 10:00 hours
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, at today’s press conference stated that on July 8th, one month after the early elections of June 7th, the Central Election Commission certified the final results of the elections. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu expressed her gratitude to the Central Election Commission, the CEC staff, and the institutions engaged in provision of smooth proceedings of a regular process, in order for the elections to be held in a democratic and peaceful manner, confirming once again the maturity of our democracy. “Following the certification of the results, the Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo clearly stipulates that the President shall convene the constitutive session of the Assembly within a period of 30 days. Likewise, the Judgment of the Constitutional Court has clearly clarified that only after the constitution of the Assembly do the constitutional deadlines related to the procedure for electing the President of the Republic of Kosovo begin to run, and as you know, they consist of 60 days,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Precisely because of this constitutional connection between the constitution of the Assembly and the procedure for the election of the President, Acting President Haxhiu said that she has carefully evaluated every step that has been taken during these weeks. “I have welcomed the meeting invitations by the Prime Minister and the leader of the VETËVENDOSJE! Movement, Albin Kurti, and have closely followed the efforts in reaching of an agreement. Given that there is still no political agreement on the issue of the President, I have decided to use the deadline allowed by the Constitution to create the necessary space for dialogue and consensus building for political parties”, said Acting President Haxhiu. She further announced that the constitutive session of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo will be held on August 6. “Therefore, today I announce to you that the constitutive session of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo will be held on August 6, at 10:00. Until then, it remains the political and institutional obligation of the parliamentary entities to continue the dialogue. No one should see the dialogue between them as a sign of weakness, but as evidence of democratic responsibility”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She further said that in a parliamentary democracy, the responsibility for building institutions is not the exclusive domain of one person, but belongs to all, adding that the agreement requires willingness and seriousness from all parties. According to Acting President Haxhiu, the parties should express a willingness for dialogue and should respond to calls and offers with the highest responsibility. She further said that dialogue cannot be a one-way process and neither can responsibility be one-sided. “Therefore, I call for intensified communication in the coming days, for political maturity to be demonstrated because citizens expect solutions from all of us. They expect functional institutions and expect state responsibility to be placed above political differences. So, citizens expect solutions and not elections. Of course, I am aware of the internal challenges faced by political entities, but we must also be clear about the constitutional deadlines on the other hand that they do not expect. Citizens have voted for institutions to be created, made functional and for us to work for them”, said Acting President Haxhiu. She further said that the will of citizens must be manifested in new and legitimate institutions and that the Republic of Kosovo cannot remain hostage to resentment or blockades. “Avoiding a prolonged institutional blockade is therefore everyone’s responsibility. Likewise, avoiding early elections should be a common objective, because citizens have given their verdict and expect it to materialize in functional institutions and not in a new cycle of political uncertainty,” said Acting President Haxhiu.
Acting President Haxhiu received the Ambassador of Türkiye to Kosovo, Sabri Tunç Angılı in a farewell meeting
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received today the Ambassador of Türkiye to Kosovo, Sabri Tunç Angılı in a farewell meeting. On this occasion, Acting President Haxhiu thanked Ambassador Angılı for the good cooperation, constructive approach and his commitment to strengthening relations between Kosovo and Türkiye. “During his mandate, he has been an open interlocutor and a supporter of the further development of cooperation between our two countries,” said Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu wished Ambassador Angılı success in his future engagements and expressed her belief that the friendship between Kosovo and Türkiye will continue to expand.
Acting President Haxhiu: 16 years since the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice in favor of the independence of the Republic of Kosovo
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that today marks 16 years since the publication of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which confirmed that the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Kosovo, proclaimed on February 17, 2008, is not in conflict with international law. “On July 22nd 2010, the Court rejected the claims that the declaration of independence had violated the norms of international law, assessing that the adoption of the Declaration of Independence did not violate general international law,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She further added that this opinion came following Serbia’s request made to the United Nations General Assembly for an advisory assessment on the legality of Kosovo’s independence. According to Acting President Haxhiu, the Court’s decision constituted a moment of particular legal and diplomatic importance, strengthening the international position of the Republic of Kosovo and serving as an important basis for subsequent recognitions by many states. “Even after 16 years, the opinion of July 22, 2010 remains one of the cornerstones of the international legitimacy of Kosovo’s statehood and an important reference in affirming its subjectivity in the international arena,” said Acting President Haxhiu.
CLARIFICATION
For the sake of accurate information of the public, the Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo publishes the statement of official expenditures for the period of April to June 2026. The expenses for the activities of the Acting President of the Republic, Albulena Haxhiu and her cabinet during this period total the sum of 12,421.39 euros. To avoid any ambiguity, we emphasize that these are the expenses that belong to the period from the assumption of office by the Acting President Albulena Haxhiu, on April 4, 2026, until June 30, 2026. Any media or interested party for additional data and further clarifications can contact the Office of the President at the zprk@president-ksgov.net. email address. Information requested directly from the institution enables complete reporting and avoids the creation of incorrect perceptions through the partial presentation or out-of-context presentation of data. Please find attached the full expenditure statement for this time period.
Acting President Haxhiu has signed decrees for the release from duty of seven prosecutors from the Serbian community, following the decision of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, following the decision of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council to release from duty seven prosecutors from the Serbian community, who had resigned in 2022, has signed decrees releasing them from duty. According to her, this act concludes a process that has been going on for years and implements the decision of the competent institution, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Kosovo. “Our state functions on the principles of constitutional order and the rule of law. No one can hold hostage the functioning of institutions or create legal uncertainty through unfinished processes,” said Acting President Haxhiu. She said that the Republic of Kosovo will continue to act decisively, in accordance with the law and in defense of the integrity of its institutions.
Acting President Haxhiu awarded the “Marigona” band
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, awarded the group “Marigona” today for promoting musical values, as part of the golden generation of rock in Kosovo. Acting President Haxhiu said that their songs remain part of an important period of Kosovo’s cultural development and continue to be heard with the same love today. According to Acting President Haxhiu, with their creativity and artistic uniqueness, the group “Marigona” has left a lasting mark on music and in the memory of many generations.
Acting President Haxhiu participated today in the marking of the 20th anniversary of the Anti-Corruption Agency
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, participated today in the marking of the 20th anniversary of the Anti-Corruption Agency. On this occasion, in her address to the participants, Acting President Haxhiu stated that this anniversary is certainly a moment of reflection on the path we have taken as a state and on the responsibility we have for forthcoming journey ahead. “History is also written by the way it protects the principles on which it is built. And among these principles, undoubtedly, are integrity, responsibility, but also equality before the law”, said Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, twenty years are proof of the maturity of an institution, adding that when the mission is to protect the public interest, every year is a test in itself. “Because corruption never stops. It changes form, seeks new paths and tries to penetrate where institutions are weak and where vigilance fades. Therefore, the fight against corruption is not a battle that is won once and for all. It is a continuous effort to protect citizens’ trust in the state, that is, in our Republic. In reports and statistics, corruption is measured in numbers. But citizens know it differently. They know it as the tender that is won before it is opened. As the permit that is obtained with a phone call. As the competition where the winner is known before the first application is submitted. As the door that opens for someone just because they know someone in an institution”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. She further said that corruption does not only steal public money, it purloins the opportunity and justice, and it also defrauds the trust. “And when citizens lose faith that the law applies equally to everyone, much more than an administrative procedure is lost. So, what is very important to us is lost, the trust of citizens in the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, in the institutions of their own state. Therefore, every act against corruption is an act in defense of the Republic of Kosovo,” said Acting President Haxhiu. According to Acting President Haxhiu, one case prevented is one less injustice, adding further that every official who chooses integrity over personal interest strengthens our state more than any public or political statement does. For this reason, according to her, the work of the Agency has an importance that goes beyond procedures. “So, you do not only administer asset declarations. You do not only handle cases of conflict of interest or protect whistleblowers. You defend a fundamental principle of our Republic: that no one is above the law and that public power is always a responsibility and never a privilege. For this mission, you deserve the respect and gratitude of the Republic of Kosovo. Gratitude to all those who, throughout these two decades, have served in this institution with professionalism, impartiality and courage”, said Acting President Haxhiu. She said that if we have an institution where officials are not suspected of any influence, any bias, it is precisely the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, on which she congratulated them. According to Acting President Haxhiu, credibility is not built with statements, but with fair decisions, with daily integrity, with stability even when the pressure is greatest. “The rule of law is not built only by those court hearings or in courtrooms, but is built in every institution that puts public interest above private interest. It is built in every procedure that must be transparent. In every conflict of interest that we ourselves as officials must prevent. And, in every asset that is declared honestly. In every whistleblower who has the courage to speak out and who finds a state that protects him and not that takes revenge on him. I even remember that in the changes we have made to the criminal code, we have also addressed the criminal offense of retaliation against whistleblowers and it must be implemented by our justice institutions”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, the reforms that have been undertaken to strengthen the mandate of the Agency and to combat unjustified wealth are proof that the Republic of Kosovo will not accept that corruption is treated as normality. “I can’t wait for the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo to be constituted and for the Ministry of Justice to proceed with the Draft Law on the Bureau for the Confiscation of Unjustified Assets, because I believe it is a very important law that will assess the declaration of assets and the assets of officials in the Republic of Kosovo”, stated Acting President Haxhiu. Because, according to Acting President Haxhiu, there can be no strong state with weak institutions, there can be no sustainable democracy without accountability, there can be no economic development where there is a lack of trust in justice and there can be no European integration without institutional integrity. “You know very well that our path towards the European Union passes through the rule of law. But the fight against corruption is not done only to get a positive assessment, that is, in a report. It is done because the citizens of our Republic deserve a state that functions fairly. A state where opportunities are not bought. Where justice is not negotiated. Where the law does not choose who to protect”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. As Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo and as Speaker of the Assembly, she added that the institutions of the Republic will remain steadfast in supporting this important institution and in the support that your mission has. “Your independence must be protected. Your integrity must be respected. Your capacities must be strengthened. Because when the Agency that fights corruption is protected, the Republic of Kosovo itself is actually protected. Twenty years ago, declaring assets was a novelty. Today it is the standard. Even we who declare assets every year understand what a challenge it is to be as careful as possible in our declarations and often have constant contact with the
Acting President Haxhiu participated in the marking of the commencement of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, participated today in the marking of the commencement of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union. In her address to the participants, Acting President Haxhiu emphasized that enlargement is a matter of credibility and security of Europe. “Kosovo has clearly defined its European direction, has fulfilled its responsibilities and deserves to be marked by the same standards as other countries,” emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. According to her, the Irish Presidency can help ensure that enlargement remains a credible process and that Kosovo does not remain hostage to political blockades that do not depend on its progress.
Acting President Haxhiu received the OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, received today the OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu. At the meeting, Acting President Haxhiu appreciated the contribution of the OSCE Mission to the development of our institutions and underlined the need for cooperation to adapt to the reality and challenges of today’s Kosovo. “I emphasized the importance of Kosovo’s direct participation in forums where our country is discussed, of accurate reporting on security issues and of further support for the rule of law, community rights and democratic sustainability”, emphasized Acting President Haxhiu. Acting President Haxhiu said that Kosovo remains committed to peace, security and regional cooperation, as well as to continuing close cooperation with the OSCE.
Acting President Haxhiu participated at the commemorative ceremony of the Democracy and National Unity Day of the Republic of Türkiye
The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, participated today in the commemorative ceremony of the Democracy and National Unity Day of the Republic of Türkiye, honouring the victims of July 15th and the citizens who came out to defend the constitutional order and elected institutions. In her address, Acting President Haxhiu emphasized that political power stems from the vote of the citizens and that no force can replace their will. She said that political clashes take place in parliament and in public debate, but never with weapons. Acting President Haxhiu also recalled the close ties between Kosovo and Türkiye, built over the years through political support, institutional cooperation and numerous ties of our citizens. Acting President President Haxhiu said that on this memorial day, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives defending the constitutional order of the Republic of Türkiye.