Kosovo Election Leader Claims Unfairness Due to Public Fund Use

Bedri Hamza, the leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (DPK) and a candidate for prime minister, declared that while the recent elections were free, they were not conducted fairly or equitably. Hamza pointed to the use of public funds as a significant factor that influenced the outcome. He stressed the importance of reaching a political agreement now to facilitate the formation of institutions and prevent an institutional vacuum. "I have never set red lines in my political path, nor did I set them in these elections, and I believe it is not good to have red lines. We are always open to talks," Hamza stated, indicating his willingness to engage with all political parties. He expressed a preference for the opposition parties to form the government, but acknowledged that this depends on the final seat count. The DPK leader anticipates an increase in his party's parliamentary representation compared to the previous term, despite having expected a better overall result. "For the DPK, the result is as it is. Of course, we expected more and could have achieved more," he commented. Hamza also highlighted that voter abstention sends a message to all political actors, urging them to understand and interpret it correctly. Preliminary results from the Central Election Commission show the DPK securing 21.12% of the vote, translating to 24 seats in the Kosovo Assembly.

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I have never set red lines in my political path, nor did I set them in these elections, and I believe it is not good to have red lines. We are always open to talks.