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Kosovo elects Justina Pula president just after deadline
Kosovo's parliament began voting on 6 October and completed the process minutes after the midnight constitutional deadline, declaring Justina Pula the next president. Lawmakers also rushed a change related to the war crimes court to avoid a snap election, according to Gulf News.
Why it matters
Electing a president averts a snap poll and eases a political deadlock in one of Europe's youngest states.
Background
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, which Serbia does not recognise. Its president is elected by parliament, and failure to do so within the deadline triggers early elections.
The story so far
- Kosovo parliament elects Justina Pula president at deadline
- Kosovo elects Justina Pula president just after deadline
Sources
- Gulf News ↗October 6, 2026
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