{"id":21498,"date":"2026-10-01T13:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levizjafol.org\/?p=21498"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:15:34","slug":"joint-declaration-of-civil-society-organizations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/levizjafol.org\/en\/joint-declaration-of-civil-society-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Declaration of Civil Society Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Political parties must reach an agreement on electing the President and ensure the functioning of institutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pristina, October 1, 2026<\/em><\/strong> – We, the undersigned civil society organizations, believe that Kosovo should have functioning institutions with full mandates that fulfill their responsibilities towards citizens. The mandate entrusted by citizens carries a responsibility to respect the constitutional order and ensure the democratic functioning of institutions. We therefore call on parliamentary parties to engage immediately in reaching an agreement that enables the election of the President by 6 October, within the deadline set by the Constitutional Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another failure to elect the President would lead to the dissolution of the Assembly and new elections. Following repeated institutional crises and successive electoral cycles, this would bring the country into another institutional deadlock, with no guarantee that elections would resolve the disagreements keeping this issue unsettled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institutional delays and possible new elections have implications beyond the election of the President. For two years, Kosovo\u2019s institutions have operated with limited mandates or in a caretaker capacity. Another institutional deadlock would deepen this crisis and prolong political uncertainty, further weakening democracy and democratic oversight, opportunities for economic development, international relations, and citizens\u2019 trust in state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching an agreement on the President requires reciprocal compromise. We call on the parliamentary majority to remain open to candidates who can secure broader cross-party support. In turn, we expect opposition parties to offer concrete proposals and work towards a viable solution. We call on all parties to reconsider their initial positions and agree on the candidates, parliamentary support, and participation needed to complete the process within the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electing the President through an agreement reached in accordance with the Constitution would enable the country to overcome the current deadlock and allow institutions to continue their work. Such an agreement does not require the majority and opposition to resolve their political differences, but only the institutional cooperation necessary to complete the process and ensure the functioning of the state. The President represents the unity of the people and guarantees the democratic functioning of institutions; the agreement should therefore be guided by this constitutional role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As civil society organizations, we are ready to contribute to this effort by facilitating any discussions that may take place. In the remaining days, we expect willingness to engage in dialogue to be accompanied by clear and concrete steps towards reaching an agreement and completing the presidential election process within the deadline set by the Constitutional Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signatory organizations:<\/em><\/strong>
Advocacy Center for Democratic Culture (ACDC)<\/em>
Advocacy Training and Resource Center (ATRC)<\/em>
CEL Kosova – Qendra p\u00ebr Barazi dhe Liri<\/em>
Civil Rights Program Kosovo \u2013 CRP\/K<\/em>
Community Building Mitrovica (CBM)<\/em>
Democracy Plus (D+)<\/em>
Demokraci p\u00ebr Zhvillim (D4D)<\/em>
Dylberizm<\/em>
Fondi p\u00ebr Zhvillim Komunitar (CDF)<\/em>
Forumi Kosovar i Aft\u00ebsis\u00eb s\u00eb Kufizuar\u00a0<\/em>
Forumi p\u00ebr Iniciativa Qytetare<\/em>
Fourth Wave<\/em>
Group for Legal and Political Studies (GLPS)<\/em>
Handikos Istog<\/em>
Iniciativa p\u00ebr Progres (INPO)<\/em>
Iniciativa Qytetare Skenderaj<\/em>
Instituti Demokratik i Kosov\u00ebs (KDI)<\/em>
Instituti GAP<\/em>
Instituti i Kosov\u00ebs p\u00ebr Drejt\u00ebsi (IKD)<\/em>
Instituti KLGI<\/em>
Instituti Riinvest<\/em>
INTEGRA NGO\u00a0<\/em>
K\u00ebshilli p\u00ebr Mbrojtjen e t\u00eb Drejtave dhe Lirive t\u00eb Njeriut (KMDLNj)<\/em>
Kosova -Women 4 Women<\/em>
Kosovo Advocacy and Development Centre (KADC)<\/em>
L\u00ebvizja FOL<\/em>
NGO “Syri i Vizionit”<\/em>
NGO ROMTEGRA<\/em>
OMM Gjethi<\/em>
Organizata e Personave me Aft\u00ebsi t\u00eb kufizuara-Handikos Ka\u00e7anik<\/em>
Organizata Germin<\/em>
Organizata p\u00ebr Demokraci, Anti-korrupsion dhe Dinjitet – \u201c\u00c7OHU!\u201d<\/em>
Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS)<\/em>
Qendra Kosovare p\u00ebr Studime Gjinore (QKSGj)<\/em>
Qendra Kosovare p\u00ebr Studime t\u00eb Siguris\u00eb (QKSS)<\/em>
Qendra p\u00ebr Politika dhe Avokim<\/em>
Qendra p\u00ebr Zhvillimin e Grupeve Shoq\u00ebrore (CSGD)<\/em>
Rrjeti i Grave t\u00eb Kosov\u00ebs<\/em>
Rrjeti i OJQ-ve AVONET<\/em>
Rrjeti i OJQve t\u00eb Grave Qeliza<\/em>
SEKHMET Institute<\/em>
ShL- Kosova<\/em>
The Kosova Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRTC)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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