2026 Kosovan presidential election

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2026 Kosovan presidential election
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Nominee Vjosa Osmani
Party Independent
President before election

Vjosa Osmani
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Elected President

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The parliament of Kosovo is due to hold an indirect election for president of Kosovo in 2026, with a second or third round of voting if necessary.

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The constitution states that the presidential election must be held on or before 30 days prior to the end of the current president's term. This will be the sixth presidential election in Kosovo since 2008, when Kosovo declared its independence.

Background

The incumbent president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, took office on 4 April 2021 [1] and her term is due to end on 4 April 2026. [2] If Osmani serves out her term in full, the new presidential term will begin in 2026 and will be due to end in 2031. Osmani would be eligible for re-election for a second and final five-year term in 2026. [3]

Electoral system

Initially, a candidate is required to receive at least 80 votes, equivalent to two-thirds of the 120 members of the Assembly, in order to be elected. [3] However, if no candidate succeeds during the first two rounds, a third round is held between the top two candidates of the second round, and the requirement is reduced to a simple majority of 61 votes. [3] [4] If the third round also does not produce a successful candidate, the Assembly is dissolved, with new elections to take place within 45 days. [3]

Candidates

Expressed interest

On 1 January 2026 , the current President, Vjosa Osmani, announced that she will seek the confidence of the Members of Parliament for a second term as head of state. In her statement, she emphasized her commitment to continuing the institutional reforms she has initiated and to further strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and Kosovo’s international standing. [5]

Speculated by the media

Leadership approval

Vjosa Osmani

The polls below asked voters for their opinion of Vjosa Osmani, president of Kosovo since April 2021.

PollsterDateApproveDisapproveLead
UNDP 25 July 202469.031.038.0
Albanian Post 28 June 202467.832.235.6
UNDP 28 February 202456.243.812.4
UNDP 25 April 202360.339.720.6

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Vjosa Osmani zgjidhet Presidente e Kosovës" (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 4 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Vjosa Osmani zgjidhet presidente e Kosovës" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 4 April 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Kushtetuta e Republikës së Kosovës" (pdf). gzk.rks-gov.net (in Albanian). p. Article 86.
  4. ↑ "Presidenca". Portali Shtetëror (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  5. ↑ "Vjosa Osmani rikandidon për Presidente: Nëse deputetët nuk votojnë i futem politikës". MAPO. January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ ""Ukë Rugova President ose Kryetar i Kuvendit" – Canaj zbulon se janë zhvilluar bisedime mes LDK-së dhe VV-së". Gazeta Blic. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Dikush po thotë që Bekim Jashari është kandidat i Kurtit për President. A është kjo e vërtetë?". Nacionale. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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