An international diplomat spoke to Gazeta Blic on anonymity conditions and said that “the recent developments in the Constitutional Court have been more than unfortunate and have made Quint countries, in particular, review their position after the session”. The source said that Thursday’s session is expected to be a repeat of the one from 17 July but this time around, it will be the international community that will decide, either through the president or on its own.

“We are in continuous contact and talks. If there is a repeat of 17 July session, when Thaci’s party fails to elect a speaker, we expect the broad-based coalition to dismiss Brovina and elect Mustafa to the post. They will refer to item 127 of the decision of the Court and it will be in our hands and especially in those of the President to decide whether to recognise this election”, said the source. “Elections would be the worst possible solution as the new government has many duties ahead and new institutions need to be formed”, it added.