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Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo
Kuvendi i Republikës së Kosovës
9th Legislature
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
History
Founded
  • 2 July 1990 (1990-07-02) (de jure)
  • 10 December 2001 (2001-12-10) (de facto)
Leadership
Speaker
Avni Dehari (acting), LVV
Since 15 April 2025
Deputy speaker
Sala Jashari (acting), PDK
Since 15 April 2025
Parliamentary leaders
  • vacant, LVV
  • vacant, PDK
  • Hykmete Bajrami, LDK
  • vacant, vacant
  • vacant, AAK–NISMA
  • vacant, Serb List
Structure
Seats 120
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Political groups
     PDK (24)
     LDK (20)
     Serb List (9)
Committees Various by legislature, currently 14
Length of term
Four years
Salary €1,547 monthly
Elections
Open party-list proportional representation
Last election
9 February 2025
Next election
By 2029
Meeting place
Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo.jpg
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.

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.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Asamblea de Kosovo para niños

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