Politics · Pristina, Kosovo · October 6, 2026

Kosovo parliament elects Justina Pula president at deadline

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 4, 8:00 PM ET

Kosovo's parliament elected Justina Pula as president, finishing the vote minutes after the midnight constitutional deadline. Acting president Albulena Haxhiu had exceeded the six-month limit on an acting presidency.

Why it matters

Electing a president avoided a constitutional crisis that could have forced a snap election.

Background

Kosovo's president is elected by parliament with a demanding vote threshold, and failure triggers dissolution of parliament. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Kosovo parliament elects Justina Pula president at deadline
2. Oct 7Kosovo elects Justina Pula president just after deadline

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Sources

• Gulf News ↗October 6, 2026
• Kosovo Online ↗October 5, 2026

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