A major political scandal has erupted in Pristina, attracting the attention of international media. The constitutive session of the Assembly (parliament) of the partially recognized Kosovo was disrupted due to a physical conflict between representatives of the ruling party and the opposition. At the center of the incident was the incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who became the target of aggression from a deputy of the opposition party 'Alliance'.
Incident Details: 'Egg Attack' in the Session Hall
Tensions in the session hall reached a peak when Albin Kurti proposed postponing the constitutive session. The Prime Minister argued that additional time was needed for negotiations with political forces before nominating a candidate for the post of parliament speaker. However, as soon as Kurti took his seat, deputy Time Kadria approached him. She held eggs in her hands, which she threw several times at the head of government, chanting: 'Shame, shame'. Following this chaos, the session was immediately terminated, and the work of the parliament was paralyzed.
Political Deadlock and Election Consequences
This incident became the culmination of a prolonged political crisis that has been ongoing in Kosovo for almost two years. Despite the fact that the early parliamentary elections held on June 7 again resulted in a victory for Kurti's party 'Self-Determination', it failed to form a stable majority. According to the voting results, the party received 47.13% of the votes and 53 mandates out of 120. To form a stable government and solve institutional problems, Kurti requires the support of other political forces, however, dialogue with the opposition is currently impossible.
International Reaction and Context
Video footage of the incident quickly spread across global news feeds. In particular, the British publication The Guardian published a material under the headline 'Kosovo MP throws eggs at Prime Minister'. Experts note that such methods of protest in parliament indicate a deep rift in society and the inability of elites to agree on the rules of the game. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that Kosovo is in a state of uncertainty, which negatively affects the investment climate and relations with neighbors.
Contradictory Data
Although the main facts of the incident (throwing eggs, disrupted session) are confirmed by all sources, there are discrepancies in the details. Some sources (e.g., AA) emphasize that this was an act of protest against the postponement of the session, while others (News.am) view this as part of a broader conflict between factions. Furthermore, different reports describe the reaction of the hall differently: some sources report attempts by security to detain the deputy, while others state that the hall simply froze in shock.
