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Kosovo's Prime Minister Kurti hit with eggs by lawmaker

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti was interrupted during a parliamentary session when an opposition lawmaker threw eggs at him.
  • The incident occurred when the Prime Minister requested more time for government formation following elections.
  • The live broadcast was halted, and security personnel intervened after the lawmaker shouted "Shame on you!"

A parliamentary session in Kosovo was disrupted on Saturday when an opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The incident occurred as Kurti was reportedly seeking additional time for government formation after recent elections.

Time Kadrijaj, an opposition member from the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), threw the eggs at Kurti, who was seated in the front row. As she threw the eggs, Kadrijaj shouted, "Shame on you!" The live broadcast of the session was immediately interrupted while security forces rushed to shield the Prime Minister.

The disruption highlights the ongoing political tensions in Kosovo following the elections. The exact reasons for the opposition's objection to the extended government formation period were not detailed in the report, but the act of throwing eggs signifies a strong protest against the Prime Minister's request.

Schäm dich!

— Time KadrijajThe opposition lawmaker shouted these words as she threw eggs at Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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