Politics & Government Guide · Kosovo (Disputed Territory)Politics & Government Guide in Kosovo (Disputed Territory)
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Kosovo is a parliamentary republic with a powerful unicameral assembly and a government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Politics remain shaped by coalition-building, relations with Serbia, and the integration of non-majority communities, while reform efforts continue under a still-fragile but functioning governing arrangement.
Corruption Index
Below Average
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Civil law system based on the Kosovo Constitution and legislation, with provisions reflecting the status of a multiethnic parliamentary republic.
Head of State
President Vjosa Osmani(since 2021)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Albin Kurti(Vetëvendosje)since 2026
Political Indicators
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Left-wing to center-left
Center-right
Center-right
Center-right
Voting Rights
Citizens of Kosovo aged 18 and over have the right to vote. Kosovo’s Assembly includes reserved seats for non-majority communities, reflecting the country’s ethnic power-sharing framework.
Recent Developments
- Kosovo’s parliament approved a new government led by Albin Kurti on 11 February 2026 after a prolonged political deadlock.
- The new cabinet includes representatives from minority communities, including Fikrim Damka as Third Deputy Prime Minister for Minority Affairs and Cooperation.
- In 2024 and 2025, the government continued to prioritize EU-facilitated talks with Serbia, security coordination in the north, and public-sector and anti-corruption reforms.
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