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Kosovo MP Throws Eggs at Prime Minister During Parliament Session

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Kosovo opposition lawmaker, Time Kadrijaj, threw eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
  • Kadrijaj shouted "Shame on you!" as she threw the eggs, leading to the immediate suspension of the live broadcast and parliamentary proceedings.
  • Kurti responded calmly, stating he was "happy to pay the price" of dialogue, even if it meant receiving eggs, as his party seeks a two-thirds majority to elect a new president.

Kosovo's Parliament descended into chaos Saturday when an opposition lawmaker disrupted a session by throwing eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The incident occurred as the assembly was underway, prompting an immediate suspension of the live broadcast and proceedings.

Time Kadrijaj, an opposition deputy, hurled several eggs towards Kurti while shouting "Shame on you!" Security personnel quickly surrounded the prime minister. Despite the disruption, Kurti maintained his composure, remarking that he was "happy to pay the price" for dialogue, even if that price involved being pelted with eggs.

Shame on you!

— Time KadrijajShouted by the opposition lawmaker as she threw eggs at the acting Prime Minister.

The political climate in Kosovo remains uncertain following the expiration of the constitutional deadline for forming a parliament on Friday. Kurti's Vetevendosje party won the recent legislative elections but requires a two-thirds majority to elect a new president, a goal that has been hampered by unsuccessful negotiations with opposition parties. Some deputies have threatened legal action in response to Kurti's request for an extended period to continue negotiations.

happy to pay this price

— Albin KurtiThe acting Prime Minister's calm response to being hit with eggs, framing it as a cost of dialogue.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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