Shkelzen Maliqi, political analyst and current political adviser for regional affairs to the Albanian Prime Minister, considers that the goals and capacities of the new government of Kosovo will depend on whether new uncompromised names or the old compromised ones will be engaged. Another major test for the recently created coalition remains drafting of the governing program, with clear priorities, not only with regards to the international obligations but the state building ones as well, writes Maliqi. Among the priorities, he lists creation of the army of Kosovo, conclusion of the dialogue with Serbia, establishment of the Special court for war crimes and further international affirmation of the independence of Kosovo.
Maliqi says that “skepticism to give the wheel of the state” to Mustafa and Thaçi might be justified, however according to him, these two politicians have also had their moments of success. Furthermore, he adds, their harsh rivalry could be considered a motivating factor instead of blocking one. Maliqi further insists that the list of the names of the ministers, which according to some speculations will carry new promising names, is determinant for the success or failure of the new government of Kosovo.
Maliqi explains that even the developed democratic systems face problems on prosecution of crime and corruption. “Media and columnists there also contribute on enlightenment of corruptive affairs and violation of laws, however it is harmful for democracy when the media take the role of judges,” he writes. However, it is unusual according to him for the media to accuse individuals for theft and murder without judicial evidence, and not bear legal consequences. Such practice does not help on the war against corruption and crime but it lowers credibility of the media, as well as that of the judicial system, concludes Maliqi.
