The leaders of the opposition parties through an open letter addressed to the President Atifete Jahjaga, Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli, Prime Minister Isa Mustafa and Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci, demanded the government of Kosovo to immediately cease any activity related to the special court. The letter stressed that the constitutional amendments for the establishment of the special court violate the constitutional provisions regarding the sovereignty of judiciary.

The leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), Fatmir Limaj, called on Kosovo Assembly MPs not to vote in favor of the establishment of special court.  According to him. this court violates Kosovo’s sovereignty. He said that the Kosovo Assembly is just a doll which cannot decide on things independently.  Limaj made these comments after the Legislative Committee proceeded to the Assembly the constitutional amendments which open the way for the establishment of the special court.

Kosovo’s President, Atifete Jahjaga, met on Wednesday with head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), Gabriele Meucci. Jahjaga and Meucci discussed cooperation in the field of justice and increasing the efficiency in the fight against corruption and organized crime. During the meeting, Jahjaga was interested particularly in the case of the leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) Fatmir Limaj regarding the allegations that EU officials interfered in his case.

The Council for Protection of Human Rights and Freedom (CPHRF) expressed its concern regarding the allegations published by media that Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and European Union officials interfered in the judiciary on the so-called Klecka case.  “CPHRF asks for urgent investigation to verify the accuracy or elimination of these allegations because this is not the first case where there is information on political interference in judicial processes,” states the press release.

Fatmir Limaj, the leader of Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) told Rrokum TV that Mustafa government is just a continuation of the previous government of Kosovo. According to him, the large number of deputy ministers that are expected to be appointed, is an abuse of Kosovo budget, because “no minister needs more than one deputy.” Limaj said that the coalition bloc offered hope for Kosovo people, but it was destroyed by Isa Mustafa, who according to him, betrayed the opposition leaders.

The leader of Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), Fatmir Limaj, said that Kosovo Intelligence Service known as SHIK in cooperation with two Frenchmen sent him to prison. During an interview for KTV show 'Rubikon', Limaj said that former head of SHIK, Kadri Veseli and the organization he headed were responsible for sending him to prison. "What happened at the Ministry of Transport was done by SHIK and certain people. Earlier when I made these statements nobody believed me.

Zeri.info writes that Isa Mustafa, after the agreement to form a coalition with the Democrati Party of Kosovo (PDK), invited Fatmir Limaj [leader of NISMA political party] to join the coalition. However, the website portal writes that Bilall Sherfi, member of NISMA political party, said that Limaj refused such request and that the party has decided to stay in opposition. Source: Rubikon show, KTV.

Isa Mustafa, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), is adamant to include Fatmir Limaj’s Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) in the new coalition government with the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). Citing unidentified sources, ORAinfo reports that Mustafa has asked PDK leader Thaci to include Limaj’s party in the coalition, but Thaci did not say anything on the matter. “Thaci was reserved about the request, but he gave no final answer,” the source said.

Isa Mustafa, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), writes on his Facebook account today: “Last night, after lengthy discussions and taking into account the situation in the country, we agreed in principle with Mr. Hashim Thaci, leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, to reach a coalition agreement for the new government. The government will be led by the LDK and responsibilities will be divided equally on all levels. Present at the discussions were the President of Kosovo and the United States Ambassador.

Leaders of the coalition bloc, except for LDK leader Isa Mustafa, met today to discuss the crisis of the coalition after the decision to give way on the post of Assembly Speaker. Ramush Haradinaj, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Fatmir Limaj, leader of the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) and Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti met to discuss the LDK’s request to redesign the 10 June agreement. No media statement was issued after the meeting.