Accelerated Legislation in the Kosovo Assembly 

Today’s session of the Kosovo Assembly underscores the urgent need to address the ruling party’s practice of adopting key laws for electoral purposes without adhering to the standards and procedures required in a democratic state. 

FOL presses deep concern over decisions made during this session of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, which undermines the principles of democracy and the rule of law. 

The review and approval in principle of the Draft Law on the State Bureau for Verification and Confiscation of Unjustifiable Assets—without allowing adequate time for public discussion and consultation with relevant stakeholders—demonstrates a rushed and politically motivated approach. Passing such legislation within a single day appears to prioritize electoral gain over a genuine commitment to combating corruption and illicit enrichment. This practice undermines the legislative process and directly contradicts the EU Country Report’s repeated criticisms, which highlight that adopting laws through accelerated procedures violates democratic standards. 

Additionally, the appointment of family members of the Minister of Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure, as well as the First Deputy Prime Minister, to the Board of Directors of the public enterprise KOSTT, is a blatant example of nepotism and conflict of interest. Such actions are troubling indicators of public institution capture and the misuse of power for private benefit. 

FOL believes these developments reflect a dangerous trend toward weakening the rule of law and prioritizing narrow political interests. As the highest legislative and oversight body, the Assembly of Kosovo bears a critical responsibility to uphold institutional integrity, strengthen the rule of law, and ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for democratic standards.