Konjufca said that Vetëvendosje aimed to secure 500,000 votes in the February 9 elections in order to govern alone.
“We aimed for 500,000 votes. We didn’t reach that goal. Now we are in scenario B,” he said.

He outlined two possible scenarios: the formation of a temporary government until a new president is elected, or the formation of a long-term government. The current president, Vjosa Osmani, ends her five-year term in April next year.

Regarding the invitation that Vetëvendosje leader Albin Kurti sent to LDK chairman Lumir Abdixhiku for a consultation meeting, Konjufca said it is a normal move in a democratic society. No similar invitations were sent to other opposition parties.

These comments came after Konjufca met with representatives of various political parties, ahead of the constitutional session of the new Parliament scheduled for April 15.

PDK and LDK Reactions

Uran Ismaili, Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), did not give a clear answer on whether his party would accept such an invitation if it were extended. He stated that it is up to the leading party to try forming the institutions, but if it fails, PDK’s candidate Bedri Hamza could potentially gather the necessary votes.

Doarsa Kica-Xhelili, Deputy Chair of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), said that there is a significant divide between LDK and Vetëvendosje, not only politically but also due to how Albin Kurti governed over the last four years. She said Abdixhiku would decide whether to attend the meeting.

What Happens on April 15?

On April 15, elected MPs will gather for the inaugural session of the new Parliament. The session is led by the oldest MP, assisted by the youngest one. MPs take the oath of office. During the session, the leading party proposes a candidate for Assembly Speaker, who, along with deputy speakers, is elected according to parliamentary procedures.

After the Assembly is constituted, President Osmani must mandate the party that won the elections—Vetëvendosje—to form the new government. The mandate-holder then has 15 days to present the cabinet and seek 61 votes in the Assembly.

Based on the final election results, Vetëvendosje holds 48 seats, PDK 24, LDK 20, the Serb List 9, and the AAK-Nisma coalition 8.

If Vetëvendosje fails to secure a majority, President Osmani has 10 days to mandate another candidate after consultations. That candidate also has 15 days to present a cabinet.

If the second attempt fails, the President must call new elections, to be held within 40 days.

Vetëvendosje recently stated that it aims to have Albin Kurti’s new government voted in during the inaugural parliamentary session. So far, Kurti has only officially invited LDK’s Abdixhiku for a meeting, though he has held talks with minority representatives in efforts to secure additional support.

After those meetings, Kurti accused Serbia of attempting to sabotage the formation of new institutions.