Following Kosovo’s December 2025 snap elections, Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party secured a decisive victory with 51.1% of the vote, allowing the formation of a stable majority with 66 out of 120 seats in the Assembly. Approved on February 12, the third Kurti cabinet prioritizes policy continuity and macroeconomic stability over structural disruption. The government’s agenda is built upon three primary pillars: sustained fiscal discipline, continued anti-corruption efforts and the acceleration of Kosovo’s trajectory towards European Union integration. Major financial commitments include a €1 billion investment in defence, alongside significant funding for renewable energy, water resources and the manufacturing sector.
The cabinet composition reflects a strategic focus on administrative modernization and economic steering, highlighted by the appointment of a dedicated Minister for Public Administration and Digitalization to meet EU governance benchmarks. While the Ministry of Finance remains under Minister Hekuran Murati to ensure prudent fiscal management, the government opted against a standalone Ministry of Energy, preferring integrated economic oversight. Other key appointments include Mimoza Kusari at the Ministry of Trade and Hajrulla Çeku at the Ministry of Education, both tasked with implementing pending structural reforms and alignment with labor market needs.
Regarding international relations, the administration is focused on unblocking frozen EU funds and ratifying the EU Growth Plan, valued at over €800 million. Although the EU began lifting punitive measures in January 2026, the government faces renewed pressure to establish a long-discussed association for Serb municipalities as a prerequisite for membership progress. Kurti aims to secure official EU candidate status by the end of 2026 during the Irish EU Presidency, though this objective remains challenged by the five EU member states yet to recognize Kosovo. Ultimately, the mandate’s success will depend on the consistent implementation of reforms in rule of law and economic governance.
Kosovo's New Government
