PDK adopts political declaration, demands unblocking of institutions and formation of new government

2025-06-04 18:26:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

PDK adopts political declaration, demands unblocking of institutions and

At the meeting of the Steering Council of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), a political statement was adopted that reflects the party's official stance on the latest political and institutional developments in the country.

PDK describes itself as a state-forming force which, according to the statement, remains committed to serving the public interest and the citizens of Kosovo, especially in challenging times like the one the country is going through.

The party stated that it aims to remain a factor of stability, a bearer of the vision for the future, and the voice of citizens seeking development and dignity.

In a statement, PDK thanked citizens for their support in the February 9 elections and praised the increase in the electorate by about 200,000 votes as evidence of its political empowerment. The support received, according to the party, is motivation to move forward with responsibility and dedication towards building a developed and democratic state.

Full statement

PDK Adopts Political Declaration: Demands Institutional Unblocking and Restoration of Democratic Functioning
The Democratic Party of Kosovo, at today's meeting of the Steering Council, has adopted a five-point political declaration, which reflects its official position on the latest developments in the country.
PDK reaffirms its mission as a state-forming and state-building force, always committed to the public interest and citizens of the Republic of Kosovo.
PDK expresses deep concern about the current institutional blockade that is delaying the establishment of new institutions, more than 100 days after the elections.
The blockade by the winning coalition has caused political uncertainty and great harm to the civic interest. In a spirit of responsibility and constructiveness, PDK has proposed concrete solutions to unblock the situation.
The full Political Declaration adopted today at the Meeting of the Steering Council of the Democratic Party of Kosovo:
Political Declaration of the Steering Council of the Democratic Party of Kosovo
Pristina, June 4, 2025
At today's meeting of the Steering Council of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, this political declaration was discussed and approved, reflecting the official position of the PDK regarding the latest political and state developments in the country. The Democratic Party of Kosovo reaffirms its identity and mission as a state-forming and state-building force, which with high institutional and national commitment always acts in the service of the public interest and the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, especially in the most challenging moments for the country, such as the one we are currently going through.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo remains committed to being:
• A factor of state stability,
• A bearer of a vision for the future, and
• A strong voice of every citizen who seeks development, dignity and a prosperous state.
1. Assessment of the February 9 elections
PDK expresses deep gratitude to the citizens of Kosovo for their great trust and strong support in the February 9 general elections. At the same time, it thanks with extraordinary respect every activist, structure, official, candidate for MP and the candidate for Prime Minister, Bedri Hamza, for the commitment and dedication shown. The achieved result, around 200 thousand votes, represents a significant electoral increase. This strong trust from the citizens is clear evidence that we are on the right path of political growth and empowerment, and obliges us to move forward with determination, dedication and responsibility towards our mission to build a developed, democratic and just state.
PDK has been, is and is working to remain the main political force in the country, with new energy and a clear vision for the future.
2. Current political situation and institutional blockade
Fatkeqësisht, fitorja e demokracisë që qytetarët e Kosovës e realizuan më 9 shkurt, po zhbëhet në mbi 100 ditët pasuese nga bllokada e qëllimshme dhe mungesa e plotë e përgjegjësisë politike nga koalicioni që doli e para në zgjedhje. PDK shpreh shqetësimin e thellë për situatën aktuale dhe vonesat e pajustifikueshme në themelimin e institucioneve. Kjo bllokadë institucionale ka krijuar pasiguri politike, sociale dhe po dëmton rëndë interesin qytetar e shtetëror. Si parti shtetformuese, PDK edhe këtë herë ka vepruar në mënyrë konstruktive dhe të përgjegjshme për t’i kontribuuar zhbllokimit të kësaj situate, përmes hapave konkretë si:
• Propozimit për ndryshimin e kandidatit për Kryetar të Kuvendit,
• Takime me të gjithë akterët relevantë, në funksion të konstituimit të Kuvendit,
• Propozimit për thirrjen e një takimi konsultativ nga Presidentja e Republikës me partitë kryesore shqiptare, takim që u mbajt më 15 maj, në funksion të konstituimit të Kuvendit.
PDK bën thirrje edhe një herë për reflektim të menjëhershëm dhe për përmbushje të përgjegjësive institucionale, veçanërisht ndaj koalicionit që ka dalë e para. Është urgjent konstituimi i Kuvendit dhe kalimi në afatet kushtetuese për formimin e Qeverisë së re.
3. Qeveria e re dhe prioritetet shtetërore
Në këtë moment të rëndësishëm për vendin, PDK thekson nevojën urgjente për një qeveri funksionale, që ofron zgjidhje reale për sfidat që po kalojnë qytetarët dhe shteti i Kosovës – posaçërisht me sektorin e energjisë. PDK, duke e llogaritur partinë që doli e para në zgjedhje si përgjegjëse për keq-qeverisje dhe stagnim shtetëror, rithekson përsëri se zgjidhja më optimale në këtë periudhë do të ishte formimi i një qeverie nga partitë që deri më 9 shkurt ishin në opozitë, një qeveri me përgjegjësi, profesionalizëm, vullnet për bashkëpunim dhe ide të qarta. Kjo Qeveri, ndër të tjera, do të realizonte një agjendë qeverisëse emergjente me prioritet:
• Rimëkëmbjen ekonomike dhe përmirësimin e mirëqenies së qytetarëve,
• Forcimin e sigurisë, mbrojtjes dhe zhvillimit të infrastrukturës,
• Bashkëpunimin e ngushtë me aleatët strategjikë, heqjen e masave ndëshkuese dhe integrimin euroatlantik të vendit.
4. Përgatitjet për Zgjedhjet Lokale
Si fituese e Zgjedhjeve Lokale të vitit 2021, Partia Demokratike e Kosovës hyn në ciklin e ri zgjedhor me synimin për të ruajtur dhe rritur më tej rezultatin e saj zgjedhor në nivel komunal. Me këtë qëllim, Këshilli Drejtues i Partisë Demokratike të Kosovës mandaton menjëherë Kryetarin dhe Kryesinë e partisë që të ndërmarrë të gjithë hapat e nevojshëm për përgatitjen e strukturave organizative për Zgjedhjet Lokale.
PDK will be committed to identifying and selecting the most prepared and representative candidates for mayors, in full compliance with party, legal and constitutional criteria. These candidates will be bearers of our vision for local development, good governance and quality service to citizens, values ??that have been proven over the last four years.
PDK's strategic objectives in this process are:
• Reconfirming trust in municipalities currently governed by PDK,
• Winning in other municipalities, through a new political offer and vision.
5. Developments in the Specialist Chambers in The Hague
PDK expresses deep concern about the recent decision of the Specialist Chambers in The Hague, which rejected the request for protection in freedom of Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selim, despite the fact that the Prosecution has completed the presentation of evidence and witnesses since April. This decision constitutes a clear violation of fundamental human rights, guaranteed by the Constitution of Kosovo and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Keeping them, together with former President Hashim Thaçi, in detention for more than four and a half years, without a final decision, not only contradicts the fundamental principles of law, but also constitutes unfair and arbitrary treatment, which should not be tolerated in any court with democratic standards. This practice not only violates the dignity and individual rights of the accused, but also undermines trust in international justice and raises serious questions about the motives and approach of this institution.
At this stage of the process, the defense in freedom should not be seen as a privilege, but as a fundamental right. PDK calls on the Specialist Chambers to review their approach and act in accordance with Kosovo legislation, international law, the principles of justice and equality, and not to be guided by political perceptions or historical prejudices.