After the December 28 elections, the formation of institutions is now expected, after which Kosovo must elect a new president.
The current president, Vjosa Osmani, has publicly confirmed that she intends to run for a second term. Her current term ends in April of this year.
Several names have been circulating on social media and in public discourse as possible candidates, but so far there has been no official confirmation.
Among the most frequent speculations is the Jashari family.
Lulzim Jashari, the son of the legendary commander Adem Jashari, has been mentioned and his photos have been shared on social networks, but he has not yet made any statement about his possible candidacy.
Lumir Abdixhiku, chairman of the LDK, is also mentioned as a potential candidate, but neither he personally nor the party he leads have confirmed anything officially.
He stressed the importance of communication within the broad political spectrum and expressed his willingness to talk with all parties on the issue of electing a consensual president of Kosovo, clarifying that dialogue does not imply "political bargaining".
On the other hand, Ramush Haradinaj is being discussed as a possible consensus candidate of the opposition.
According to Pal Lekajt, the vice-chairman of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Haradinaj is in communication with the leaders of PDK and LDK, but there is still no final decision and it is not known how far the talks have advanced.
On the other hand, the professor of the Faculty of Law, Kole Krasniqi, has announced that he has been proposed as a candidate for President of the Republic of Kosovo.
In a Facebook post, he stated that the Republic of Kosovo needs institutions that enjoy trust.
If the president is not elected within the constitutional deadline, Kosovo could head towards new elections, but political parties have emphasized that there should be preliminary discussions to maintain institutional stability.
The Central Election Commission has announced the final results, and the creation of new institutions – the Parliament and the government – is expected soon. After their formation, the agenda will also include the election of the new president for a five-year term. /Telegraph/
