Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Assembly of the Republic of KosovoKuvendi i Republikës së Kosovës |
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| 9th Legislature | |
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| History | |
| Founded |
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| Leadership | |
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Speaker
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Avni Dehari (acting), LVV
Since 15 April 2025 |
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Deputy speaker
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Sala Jashari (acting), PDK
Since 15 April 2025 |
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Parliamentary leaders
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| Seats | 120 |
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Political groups
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LVV (48)
LDK (20) Multiethnic group (10)
AAK–NISMA (9)
AAK (5)
NISMA (3) JGP (1) |
| Committees | Various by legislature, currently 14 |
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Length of term
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Four years |
| Salary | €1,547 monthly |
| Elections | |
| Open party-list proportional representation | |
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Last election
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9 February 2025 |
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Next election
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By 2029 |
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| Assembly Building, Ibrahim Rugova Square, Pristina, Kosovo | |
The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, also called the Kuvendi, is like the main law-making body for the country of Kosovo. It's a unicameral legislature, which means it has one main group of lawmakers. People in Kosovo directly elect these lawmakers every four years. The Assembly was first set up in 2001 to help Kosovo govern itself. On February 17, 2008, the people of Kosovo declared their independence. After that, they created their own Constitution of Kosovo, which started on June 15, 2008.
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What is the Assembly of Kosovo?
The Assembly of Kosovo is where important decisions are made for the country. It's where laws are discussed and passed. The people who work there are chosen by citizens through elections.
Who are the Members?
The Assembly has 120 members who are directly elected by the people. These members represent different parts of Kosovo and its citizens.
How Many Members?
Out of the 120 seats, 20 are specially set aside for national minorities. This ensures that smaller groups in Kosovo have a voice in the government.
- 10 seats are for people from the Serb community.
- 4 seats are for representatives of the Romani, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities.
- 3 seats are for the Bosniak community.
- 2 seats are for the Turkish community.
- 1 seat is for the Gorani community.
Languages Used
While Albanian is the main official language, all languages spoken by minorities, like Serbian, Turkish, and Bosnian, are also used. There are special services that provide instant translation so everyone can understand.
How the Assembly Works
The Assembly works by discussing important issues and creating laws. Members work together to make decisions that affect everyone in Kosovo.
What are Committees?
The Assembly has different groups called committees. These committees focus on specific topics, like education, health, or the economy. They study issues in detail before bringing them to the full Assembly for a vote. Currently, there are 14 committees in the Assembly.
Recent Elections
The most recent election for the Assembly of Kosovo happened on February 9, 2025. In that election, no single political party won more than half of the votes. Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje party received about 41% of the votes. Around 41% of eligible voters participated in the election. The official results were announced after a short delay. 2025 Kosovan parliamentary election
The Assembly Building
The Assembly Building is located in Pristina, which is the capital city of Kosovo. You can find it on Ibrahim Rugova Square. The building was built in the 1950s. It was updated in 2004, and its main meeting room was completely redesigned.
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Assembly Building
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Assembly Building
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Assembly Building
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Assembly Building
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Main entrance on Ibrahim Rugova Square
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Additional entrance on KLA Street
See also
In Spanish: Asamblea de Kosovo para niños
