Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti in parliament
Kosovo's parliament was suspended on Saturday after an opposition member threw eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a session. The incident occurred as Kurti's Vetevendosje party, which holds 53 of 120 parliamentary seats, sought to negotiate with opposition groups to form a government following the June elections. The disruption followed discussions regarding the timeline for electing a new president and the need for government consultation with opposition parties.
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What Happened
An opposition member of the Kosovo parliament, identified as Time Kadrijaj of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, threw eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session. The incident took place while Kurti was seated in the front row, prompting an immediate suspension of the legislative proceedings.
The confrontation occurred amid ongoing political negotiations following the June elections. Kurti's party, Vetevendosje, remains the largest party in the 120-member parliament but lacks the majority required to form a government independently. Tensions escalated as the government requested additional time to elect a president and sought further consultations with opposition parties to resolve the political impasse.
Key Facts
- Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti was targeted with eggs in the Kosovo parliament.
- The incident was carried out by opposition MP Time Kadrijaj.
- Parliamentary proceedings were suspended following the disruption.
- Vetevendosje holds 53 out of 120 seats in the Kosovo parliament.
- The event took place during negotiations to form a government after June elections.
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8 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaEggs thrown at Kosovo PM in parliament; House suspended amid political crisis
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