The Globalist What’s next for Kosovo as it fails again to pick a prime minister?
Nov 20, 2025
Guest
Tom Webb / Julianus Jeffrey Jimmett (interviewee)
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Julia Good
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Vincent McAvinney
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Guy Delauny
Guy Delauny, Monocle's Balkans correspondent, unpacks the ongoing political impasse in Kosovo, examining the failed coalition efforts of Albin Kurti and the rising ethnic nationalism. Vincent McAvinney provides insights into global headlines, including luxury retail trends on Bond Street. Julia Good highlights Ukraine's corruption scandals impacting President Zelensky's approval ratings, discussing potential reforms and the human cost of alleged theft. Meanwhile, Sabah's Chief Executive Officer, Julianus Jeffrey Jimmett, shares sustainable tourism initiatives in the region.
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Electoral Win Without A Governing Majority
- Albin Kurti's party won the largest vote but lacked a majority and repeatedly failed to secure parliamentary support.
- Kosovo's political arithmetic blocked government formation despite nine months of negotiations.
Principles Blocking Coalition Deals
- Guy Delauny says Kurti's unwillingness to compromise stemmed from his long-standing anti-establishment stance.
- Forming coalitions with old KLA-linked parties would contradict Kurti's anti-corruption brand and deter compromise.
Nationalism Straining International Support
- Kurti's Vetëvendosje mixes anti-corruption and strong Albanian nationalism, which shaped policy and rhetoric.
- That nationalism escalated tensions with Kosovo's Serb minority and strained relations with the EU and US.