Our Government

THE PRESIDENT

Vjosa Osmani
Dr. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, born on May 17, 1982, in Mitrovica, Republic of Kosova, completed her education in Mitrovica before graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Prishtina. She pursued further studies, earning her Master’s and Doctoral degrees at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA.Osmani-Sadriu has served as a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosova for five terms, and in the last elections, she ran as a candidate for President. Throughout her tenure, she chaired key parliamentary committees, including Foreign Affairs and European Integration, and played a significant role in constitutional reform efforts.Elected as the first female Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo on February 3, 2020, Osmani-Sadriu later assumed the role of Acting President of the Republic of Kosova from November 5, 2020, until March 22, 2021.
She has a rich background in legal affairs and international relations, having served as Chief of Staff to President Sejdiu and as a member of Kosova’s representative team in the International Court of Justice regarding Kosova’s declaration of independence.Osmani-Sadriu is an esteemed lecturer at the University of Prishtina and the University of Pittsburgh, receiving recognition such as the Sheth International Award from the University of Pittsburgh. She is actively involved in international organizations, including the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.Fluent in English, Turkish, Serbian, Croatian, and proficient in Spanish, Osmani-Sadriu resides in Prishtina with her husband, Prindon Sadriu, and their twin daughters, Anda Elisa Sadriu and Dua Tiara Sadriu. On April 4th, she assumed office as President of the Republic of Kosova.
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THE PRIME MINISTER

Albin Kurti
Albin Kurti, President of the political party, Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE! (LVV), is a prominent figure in Kosovar politics. Born on March 24th, 1975, in Prishtina, Kurti has a rich history of activism and leadership. From his involvement in student protests to his time as Secretary of the Office of the General Political Representative of the Kosova Liberation Army (KLA), Kurti has been a steadfast advocate for Kosovar rights.
Despite facing imprisonment and house arrest, Kurti continued his political activism, ultimately leading to his election as LVV’s President in 2005. Since then, Kurti has served multiple terms in the Assembly of the Republic of Kosova, representing LVV and chairing the Committee on Foreign Affairs. In the 2017, 2019, and 2021 national elections, Kurti emerged as LVV’s candidate for Prime Minister, achieving significant electoral success. His leadership has garnered widespread recognition, reflected in LVV’s historic victory in the 2021 elections with over 50% of the popular vote, the highest achieved by any party since the end of the war in Kosova.
Kurti’s influence extends beyond politics, with over 550 published articles and invitations to speak at prestigious universities worldwide. Fluent in Albanian, English, and Serbian, Kurti is married to Rita Augestad Knudsen, and they have a daughter named Lea.
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THE ASSEMBLY

The Assembly is Kosova’s legislative body, comprising 120 MPs elected directly by the people. It includes twenty seats reserved for non-majority communities, ensuring representation for Serbian, Turk, Bosnian, Roma, Ashkali, Goran, and Egyptian communities. With a gender quota, at least one-third of the Assembly consists of women, reflecting Kosova’s commitment to inclusive governance. Members of the parliament undertake various functions during their parliamentary term, including reviewing and passing laws, representing citizens’ rights, overseeing government activities, and approving the national budget. The Assembly, elected for a four-year term, exercises competencies outlined in Article 65 of Kosova’s Constitution.

Assembly Sessions:
Plenary sessions, where all 120 MPs convene, are held to discuss current issues, question the government, and vote on decisions and laws. Sessions follow an agenda prepared by the Assembly Presidency, featuring statements from MPs, government responses to questions, and reviews of draft legislation.
Draft Legislation:
Proposals for laws can come from various sources, including the President, government, MPs, parliamentary committees, or a group of MPs or electors. Draft laws undergo two readings, with committee review and recommendations between readings.
Committees:
Assembly committees, resembling mini plenary sessions, assist in preparing Assembly work and reviewing draft laws. Each committee comprises 9 to 12 MPs from all parliamentary groups, focusing on specific ministries’ areas. Committees meet regularly, translating sessions into Albanian and Serbian languages, and play a crucial role in scrutinizing laws and overseeing ministries’ activities.
Parliamentary Groups:
MPs from the same party form parliamentary groups, allowing collective exercise of certain rights and functions. To establish a group, a minimum of 5% of Assembly MPs or at least six MPs is required. Informal groups, such as the Women MPs Group and Young MPs Group, also operate within the Assembly.
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