Kosovo's Vetëvendosje Movement, led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, will enter the snap December 28 parliamentary elections as the only parliamentary party competing in a coalition, the Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed on the final day for applications, Koha.net reported on November 30.

Unlike previous elections, when Vetëvendosje (VV) included candidates from the Guxo and Alternativa parties within its own list, this time the party has formally established the “Vetëvendosje Movement Coalition”. Alongside VV, the coalition includes Guxo, Alternativa and the Albanian Democratic Christian Party (PSHDK).

Other parliamentary parties have opted to run independently. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) will all contest the elections alone. Fatmir Limaj’s Social Democratic Initiative (Nisma), which previously ran in coalition with AAK but failed to pass the 5% threshold, has also entered the race independently.

Two additional coalitions have also been registered. One brings together three Ashkali-focused political parties, while the other unites several Bosniak parties under a single electoral list.

A broad mix of smaller political parties and minority representatives will also take part in the elections. In addition, two citizens’ initiatives have submitted applications, and one independent candidate has entered the race.

Under election rules, coalitions cannot be dissolved before certification and parties joining a coalition may not appear on separate lists. Political entities must submit their candidate lists for the early parliamentary elections by December 7, 2025.

Vetevendosje failed to form a government after the inconclusive February 9 elections, which left no party with a clear majority and coalition talks at a standstill.