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Changed since 2024- chief of state:
- President Fatmir SEJDIU (since 10 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held 9 January 2008 (next to be held by in 2013);
- the prime minister is elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president;
- first round: Fatmir SEDIU 62, Naim MALOKU 37;
- second round: Fatmir SEDIU 61, Naim MALOKU 37;
- and Hashim THACI elected to be prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state: President Fatmir SEJDIU (since 10 February 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet: ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
elections: the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held 9 January 2008 (next to be held by in 2013); the prime minister is elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results: Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president; first round: Fatmir SEDIU 62, Naim MALOKU 37; second round: Fatmir SEDIU 61, Naim MALOKU 37; and Hashim THACI elected to be prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Fatmir SEJDIU (since 10 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held 9 January 2008 (next to be held by in 2013);
- the prime minister is elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president after three rounds; Hashim THACI elected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:
President Fatmir SEJDIU (since 10 February 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held 9 January 2008 (next to be held by in 2013); the prime minister is elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:
Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president; first round: Fatmir SEDIU 62, Naim MALOKU 37; second round: Fatmir SEDIU 61, Naim MALOKU 37; and president after three rounds; Hashim THACI elected to be prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- Acting President Jakup KRASNIQI (since 27 September 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the president elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held on 9 January 2008 (next to be held - a special election in 2011);
- the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president after three rounds;
- note - resigned from the office of president on 27 Septermber 2010;
- Hashim THACI elected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:
Acting President Fatmir SEJDIU Jakup KRASNIQI (since 10 February 2006) 27 September 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held on 9 January 2008 (next to be held by - a special election in 2013); 2011); the prime minister is elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:
Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president after three rounds; note - resigned from the office of president on 27 Septermber 2010; Hashim THACI elected prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held on 7 April 2011;
- note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI elected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:Acting President Jakup KRASNIQI Atifete JAHJAGA (since 27 September 2010) 7 April 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held on 9 January 2008 (next to be held 7 April 2011; note - a special election in 2011); the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:Fatmir SEJDIU reelected president after three rounds; note - resigned from the office of president on 27 Septermber 2010; Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI elected prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held on 7 April 2011;
- note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI reelected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:
President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held on 7 April 2011; note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:
Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI elected reelected prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held on 7 April 2011;
- note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (Atifete JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI reelected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:
President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held on 7 April 2011; note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:
Atifete JAHJAGA elected in one round (JAHJAGA (Atifete JAHJAGA 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); Hashim THACI reelected prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
- cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly;
- election last held on 7 April 2011;
- note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
- election results:
- Atifete JAHJAGA elected president in one round;
- Atifete JAHJAGA 80 votes, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10 votes;
- Hashim THACI reelected prime minister by the Assembly
chief of state:
President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
head of government:
Prime Minister Hashim THACI (since 9 January 2008)
cabinet:
ministers; elected by the Kosovo Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the president is elected for a five-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; election last held on 7 April 2011; note - the prime minister elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:
Atifete JAHJAGA elected president in one round (Atifete round; Atifete JAHJAGA 80, 80 votes, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10); 10 votes; Hashim THACI reelected prime minister by the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Atifete JAHJAGA (since 7 April 2011);
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA (since 9 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 7 April 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Atifete JAHJAGA elected president;
- Assembly vote - Atifete JAHJAGA (independent) 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU (AKR) 10;
- Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) elected prime minister by the Assembly;
- Assembly vote -73 to 38, 2 abstentions
chief of state:
head of government:Hashim THACI Isa MUSTAFA (since 9 January 2008) December 2014)
cabinet:
ministers;Kosovo Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website) elections/appointments: president
elections:
theis indirectly elected by two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a five-year 5-year term by the Kosovo Assembly; (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 April 2011; note - the 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister indirectly elected by the Kosovo Assembly
election results:president in one round; president; Assembly vote - Atifete JAHJAGA 80 votes, (independent) 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU 10 votes; Hashim THACI reelected (AKR) 10; Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) elected prime minister by the Assembly; Assembly vote -73 to 38, 2 abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA (since 9 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not receive a two-third majority in the first two ballots, the candidate receiving a simple majority of votes in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Hashim THACI elected president;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0 in the third round (10 votes invalid);
- Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) selected prime minister by the President in consultation with the LDK/PDK/PD/LB/PSHDK/PK coalition
chief of state: President Atifete JAHJAGA Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2011); 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA (since 9 December 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term term; if a candidate does not receive a two-third majority in the first two ballots, the candidate receiving a simple majority of votes in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 April 2011 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2016); 2021); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Atifete JAHJAGA Hashim THACI elected president; Assembly vote - Atifete JAHJAGA (independent) 80, Suzana NOVOBERDALIU (AKR) 10; Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0 in the third round (10 votes invalid); Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) elected selected prime minister by the Assembly; Assembly vote -73 to 38, 2 abstentions President in consultation with the LDK/PDK/PD/LB/PSHDK/PK coalition
- chief of state:
- President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 September 2017); note - Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA lost no-confidence vote on 10 May 2017
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10;
- Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) selected prime minister by the president in consultation with the LDK/PDK/PD/LB/PSHDK/PK coalition
chief of state: President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 December 2014) September 2017); note - Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA lost no-confidence vote on 10 May 2017
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not receive attain a two-third majority two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate receiving winning a simple majority of votes vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Hashim THACI elected president; president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0 in the third round (10 votes invalid); 0, invalid 10; Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) selected prime minister by the President president in consultation with the LDK/PDK/PD/LB/PSHDK/PK coalition
- chief of state:
- President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 September 2017);
- note - Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA lost no-confidence vote on 10 May 2017, and his government was dismissed
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10;
- Ramush HARADINAJ nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the Assembly, receiving 61 votes out of 62 (1 abstention)
chief of state: President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 September 2017); note - Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA lost no-confidence vote on 10 May 2017 2017, and his government was dismissed
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10; Isa MUSTAFA (LDK) selected Ramush HARADINAJ nominated prime minister by the president in consultation with and elected by the LDK/PDK/PD/LB/PSHDK/PK coalition Assembly, receiving 61 votes out of 62 (1 abstention)
- chief of state:
- President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister (vacant); note - Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 September 2017) resigned on 19 July 2019
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10;
- Ramush HARADINAJ nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the Assembly, receiving 61 votes out of 62 (1 abstention)
chief of state: President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister (vacant); note - Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ (since 9 September 2017); note - Prime Minister Isa MUSTAFA lost no-confidence vote 2017) resigned on 10 May 2017, and his government was dismissed 19 July 2019
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10; Ramush HARADINAJ nominated prime minister by the president and elected by the Assembly, receiving 61 votes out of 62 (1 abstention)
- chief of state:
- Acting President Vjosa OSMANI (since 5 November 2020); note: President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016) resigned 5 November 2020
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Avdullah HOTI (since 3 June 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10;
- Avdullah HOTI (LDK) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 61 of 85
chief of state: Acting President Vjosa OSMANI (since 5 November 2020); note: President Hashim THACI (since 7 April 2016) resigned 5 November 2020
head of government: Prime Minister (vacant); note - Prime Minister Ramush HARADINAJ Avdullah HOTI (since 9 September 2017) resigned on 19 July 2019 3 June 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Hashim THACI elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10; Ramush HARADINAJ nominated prime minister by the president and Avdullah HOTI (LDK) elected by the Assembly, receiving prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 votes out of 62 (1 abstention) 85
- chief of state:
- President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes;
- Albin KURTI (VV) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 67-30
chief of state: Acting President Vjosa OSMANI (since 5 November 2020); note: President Hashim THACI OSMANI-Sadriu (since 7 4 April 2016) resigned 5 November 2020 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Avdullah HOTI Albin KURTI (since 3 June 2020) 22 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2016 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2021); 2026); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: Hashim THACI Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71, Rafet RAMA (PDK) 0, invalid 10; Avdullah HOTI (LDK) Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes; Albin KURTI (VV) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 of 85 67-30
- chief of state:
- President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- 2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in the third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes;
- Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 67-30
- 2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes;
- Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 61 votes
chief of state: President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results: 2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes; Albin KURTI (VV) (LVV) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 67-30
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes; Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 votes
- chief of state:
- President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- 2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes;
- Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 67 for, 30 against
- 2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes;
- Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 61 for
chief of state: President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3-4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results:
2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in the third ballot; Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes; Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 67-30 67 for, 30 against
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes; Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 votes for
- chief of state:
- President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term;
- if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 to 4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026);
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- election results:
- 2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes;
- Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 67 for, 30 against
2017: Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 for, 1 abstention, 0 against (opposition boycott)
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes
chief of state: President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3-4 3 to 4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026); prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
election results:
2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes; Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 67 for, 30 against
2017: Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 for, 1 abstention, 0 against (opposition boycott)
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes; Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 for votes
- chief of state:
- President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
- head of government:
- Acting Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 15 April 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term) by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly;
- if a candidate does not reach this threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected;
- prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
- most recent election date:
- 3-4 April 2021
- election results:
- 2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in third ballot;
- Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes;
- Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister;
- Assembly vote - 67 for, 30 against
2017: Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 for, 1 abstention, 0 against (opposition boycott)
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
note: Prime Minister Albin KURTI resigned on 15 April 2025; a replacement has not yet been selected
chief of state: President Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (since 4 April 2021)
head of government: Acting Prime Minister Albin KURTI (since 22 March 2021) 15 April 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term) by at least two-thirds majority vote of the Assembly for a 5-year term; Assembly; if a candidate does not attain a two-thirds reach this threshold in the first two ballots, the candidate winning a simple majority vote in the third ballot is elected (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 to 4 April 2021 (next to be held in 2026); elected; prime minister indirectly elected by the Assembly
most recent election date: 3-4 April 2021
election results:
2021: Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Vjosa OSMANI-Sadriu (Guxo!) 71 votes; Albin KURTI (LVV) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 67 for, 30 against
2017: Ramush HARADINAJ (AAK) elected prime minister; Assembly vote - 61 for, 1 abstention, 0 against (opposition boycott)
2016: Hashim THACI elected president in third ballot; Assembly vote - Hashim THACI (PDK) 71 votes
expected date of next election: 2026
note: Prime Minister Albin KURTI resigned on 15 April 2025; a replacement has not yet been selected
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Kosovo: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 2008–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/kosovo/executive-branch.