Politics of Kosovo
overview of the political system of Kosovo
The politics of Kosovo takes place in a framework of a multi-party parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the president (Presidenti) is the head of state and the prime minister (Kryeministri) the head of government. Parliamentary elections are held every four years, the most recent in 2025.
The executive power is exercised by the government (Qeveria), presided over by the prime minister. Legislative power is vested in both the executive and the parliament (Kuvendi). The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
Government
Executive
The Executive of Kosovo is the collection of Kosovo institutions that exercises executive authority in Kosovo. It is headed by the prime minister of Kosovo, and also includes the prime minister, the deputy prime ministers, and various ministers. The president of Kosovo also plays a role.
Albin Kurti is the prime minister of Kosovo and head of government. Vjosa Osmani is the acting president of Kosovo and head of state.
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