– The support of the people is the key to winning elections

Free and fair elections represent the highest level of democracy. Four election processes, including runoffs, each better than the previous one and without serious problems, are an extraordinary achievement. They are an example of democracy in the Balkans and Europe. The people of Kosova and the political spectrum have reason to be proud.

The landslide victory, with more than 50%, of LVV in coalition with Guxo, Alternativa, and PSHDK is fully deserved. Prime Minister Kurti convinced the people that the work and actions of his government were in the interest of the people, in the interest of development and the strengthening of the state. The people rewarded him with their vote.

The losers of the elections—PDK, LDK, AAK, and NISMA—were bad while in power and became even worse in opposition. They have entered a dark labyrinth and are unable to find a way out. They needed a classic knockout to reflect, to sober up and to get out of this unfortunate maze. I hope they have learned their lesson.

The lessons that emerged from these elections for everyone are clear.

The people vote for you to protect their interests and those of your state, not to carry out the orders of international diplomats. They have their own interests and some of them can be corrupted by our enemies. All of them are temporary. Only your people are permanent. Grenells, Hills, Escobars, Lajčáks, and Borrells have no right to vote in Kosova. Cooperation and coordination with friends, without servility, is the only path of governance.

If you are an opposition party and your state’s government is in a harsh confrontation with the enemy, you must take the side of your government, not criticize it. Power is not gained by weakening the state. And if, by chance, your positions coincide with those of the enemy, change quickly, because your political career is over.

Power is not won through insults, abuse, slander, and unfounded criticism of political opponents, but through concrete leadership programs and constructive behavior. It seems the opposition still does not understand that to defeat Prime Minister Kurti and his coalition, they must become better than them, not worse.

The blockade of the creation of institutions, orchestrated by the opposition under the directives of former U.S. ambassador Richard Grenell, was the final blow for them. They went so far as to refuse to vote for the state budget and the budgets of some municipalities, as well as valuable international credits, in the hope of inciting the people of Kosova against Prime Minister Kurti and seizing power without votes, in an illegal manner.
The biggest loser of these elections is the Democratic League of Kosova (LDK). Statements by LDK leaders that they have no problem with Srpska Lista but with Kurti; that Kurti is mistreating the Serb minority in the same way Milošević and Ranković mistreated Albanians; and that something should be given to Serbia, were fatal mistakes. Their refusal to enter into a coalition with LVV in order to unblock the situation sealed their defeat.

These and many other mistakes in internal organization—such as absolute control of party structures, the removal of capable cadres, and deviation from the Rugova path—make reflection by the party leadership indispensable. Taking all circumstances into account, the resignation of the party chairman and leadership is the minimum required to begin the necessary changes for moving forward. Kosova needs strong and constructive opposition.

After the convincing victory, Prime Minister Kurti faces many tasks to return the state to a normal situation. The rapid formation of institutions, filling ministries with capable personnel, approval of the budget, and many other issues are of vital importance. Softening political discourse and greater closeness with the opposition, with the aim of realizing many important projects, is essential.
Of particular importance is reaching consensus with other parties for the election of the President in April of this year and avoiding further extraordinary elections. It would be an unforgivable mistake if President Vjosa Osmani were not elected to this important post. Her qualifications for the position of President are undisputed. Her performance over the past five years has been impressive.
The remarks of some oppositionists and the sold-out press that she has favored the LVV party are unfounded. The President has a duty to cooperate with all parties, but of course mostly with the ruling party. She has the right to have sympathy. If the parties of Kosova want a completely independent President, the constitution should be changed and he/she should be elected by the people. Anyone who votes against President Osmani by taking the country to new elections will face even greater punishment from the people of Kosova.

The Albanian American Civic League, led by President Joe DioGuardi and Balkan Affairs Adviser Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi, fully supports Prime Minister Kurti and President Osmani. We do not support political parties, but leaders who demonstrate that they place state and national interests above personal and party interests.
Personally, as Executive Director of the AACL, directly responsible for helping the situation in Kosova and the current government on the right path of state- and nation-building, I am very happy with Kosova’s achievements, especially in confronting Serbia and with the election results. The support of the community and many compatriots around the world for my work and that of the League is extraordinary.
Our work, in cooperation with the government of Prime Minister Kurti, the parties working for state and national interests, and the organizations of the Albanian-American community, in promoting and advancing the interests of our countries and the Albanian nation in the US Congress and at all official levels in Washington, continues.
Congratulations Prime Minister Albin Kurti!

Congratulations on the magnificent elections, our Dardanian Kosova!

May God bless Kosova and the Albanian nation!

*Agim Aliçkaj, Executive Director of AACL, New York, December 30, 2025