Kosovo election exit polls show Kurti leading but losing majority

Kosovo's outgoing Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his Vetevendosje movement are leading in the country's general election, according to initial exit poll data. However, the results suggest a notable decrease in support, potentially costing Kurti's party the absolute majority it secured in the December elections.

The election has seen a significant drop in voter turnout, with preliminary figures indicating a fall from 46.5% in December to around 36%. This decline is seen as a clear sign of public disillusionment and a potential erosion of trust in the political process or the current leadership.

Exit polls from Pipos show Kurti's Vetevendosje securing 45.7% of the vote. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (Pdk) is positioned as the second-largest party with 19%, followed by the Democratic League of Kosovo (Ldk) at approximately 17%, and Aak with around 6%. Albanian Post reported slightly different figures, placing Lvv at 43% and its rivals at 22%, 18%, and 7% respectively.