Kosovo President's Term Expires as Parliament Fails to Secure Second Mandate

Kosovo's president has seen her mandate expire after failing to secure sufficient parliamentary support for a second term, with the country's parliamentary speaker now assuming presidential powers. The political transition comes amid ongoing governmental instability, as Kosovo held snap elections on December 28, 2025, following unsuccessful attempts to form a government after elections held earlier that February. The failure to establish a stable government throughout 2025 has left Kosovo in a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the latest electoral cycle representing the country's continued struggle to achieve governmental stability.