Imer Mushkolaj writes in his editorial that bringing down Hashim Thaci is not the only reason that unites the coalition block. According to him, there are many hidden reasons that keep these parties together just as there are many hidden reasons why Hashim Thaci insists to remain the Prime Minister of Kosovo. These reasons put all of them in front of a “dead or alive” situation.

Following the statement of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) MP, Arben Gashi, that the agreement with Alliance for Future of Kosovo (AAK) and Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) should be redefined, the party’s member of the presidency, Lutfi Haziri, also said that the best solution would be for LDK leader, Isa Mustafa, to become prime minister of Kosovo. Haziri said that Mustafa was LDK’s candidate for prime minister in June elections but noted that the situation has in the meantime changed. “Therefore, I believe agreement will continue to be respected” said Haziri.

Representatives of the coalition consisting of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) and the Vetevendosje Movement are hinting at the possible replacement of Flora Brovina as chairperson of the Kosovo Assembly. Coalition officials argue that Brovina, a member of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), is supporting her party in the Assembly. AAK MP Donika Kadaj-Bujupi said a solution for the blockade will be found.

The coalition of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and the Initiative of Kosovo (NISMA) and the Vetevendosje Movement issued a joint statement after today’s session of the Kosovo Assembly. “The coalition of the LDK-AAK-NISMA and Vetevendosje Movement, after today’s constitutive session, takes note of the PDK’s failure to elect the Assembly President and to establish the Assembly. Even 100 days after general elections proved to be not enough for the PDK to secure a majority in the Assembly.

Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) MP, Vjosa Osmani, said that Assembly chairperson Flora Brovina needs to schedule the next session as soon as possible, “so that the majority can elect the Assembly President, because we saw today that the PDK lacks the necessary votes”. Osmani also said, “we have several scenarios in mind, but we will wait until the next assembly session where the PDK will once again realize that it lacks the necessary votes”. Osmani said she does not believe internationals will interfere in the process or that Kosovo should go to new elections.

Ramush Haradinaj, leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and candidate of the opposition coalition for Prime Minister, said today that MPs need to find a solution to break the political deadlock. He said the coalition of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), the AAK and the Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA) does not want new elections. “This is not about new elections, this is about finding a solution in the Assembly,” Haradinaj said.

Andrea Capussela who worked for the former International Civilian Office in Kosovo observes in an opinion piece for the paper that although he has not too much respect for the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Alliance for Future of Kosovo (AAK) or Initiative for Kosovo (NISMA), he does believe that Kosovo could use a change and if Vetevendosje joins in, institutions would become cleaner. Capussela’s message therefore to LDK, AAK and NISMA is to remove the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) from power and take it themselves.

Isa Mustafa, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), said today that the opposition bloc does not intend to dismiss Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga. “The Democratic League of Kosovo and partners of the coalition respect the mandate of the President. Evidence of this is the agreement between the Democratic League of Kosovo, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo and the Initiative for Kosovo, and the confirmation of cooperation with the Vetevendosje Movement.

Isa Mustafa, leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), said that the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), and the Constitutional Court should bring arguments to the opinion on how is the government and the Assembly Speaker or the deputies elected in a parliamentary system without a parliamentary majority.

Mustafa mentioned John Tunheim, the U.S. judge and drafter of the Constitution of Kosovo as well as his explanation for the parliamentary system. This is what he wrote in his Facebook profile:

Isa Mustafa, the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), wrote in his Facebook profile about the plan for the Assembly session which will be held tomorrow.

“Dear citizens,

The constitutive session of the Assembly of Kosovo will be held tomorrow. We are going to this session more united than ever to find solution on building the democratic institutions, to open development perspective of the country and keep and strengthen partnership with the U.S and EU countries.