Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo acting prime minister during parliament session
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting prime minister, Albin Kurti, during a plenary session in parliament on Saturday. The incident disrupted proceedings as lawmakers argued over delays in forming parliamentary leadership after the June snap election. Police officers and other members of parliament intervened as the confrontation unfolded in the chamber.
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The MP identified in the row as Time Kadrijaj, from the Alliance party, threw at least four eggs in Kurti's direction. The incident happened after Kurti told parliament he needed more time to hold talks with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker. The exchange came during a session already marked by tension over the pace of post-election negotiations.
The disruption did not appear to cause any reported injuries, but it underlined the fragility of the political process following the vote. Kosovo has been trying to move forward with the formation of parliamentary leadership after the June snap election, and the speaker selection is a key step in that process. The intervention by police and lawmakers suggests officials were seeking to prevent the confrontation from escalating further.
The episode matters because the speaker question is central to how parliament can begin functioning normally after an election. Delays in agreeing leadership can slow the formation of institutions and prolong political uncertainty. In a parliamentary system, disputes over procedure can quickly become a test of party strength and the ability of leaders to build working majorities.
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Kurti's request for more time to negotiate indicates that talks with other parties remain unresolved. The row in parliament also shows how contested the post-election period remains, with opposition figures pressing the acting government over the pace of decision-making. While the incident was brief, it reflects a wider struggle over control of the legislative agenda and the next steps in government formation.
What remains unclear is how soon parties will reach agreement on a speaker candidate and whether the confrontation will affect further talks. It is also not clear whether any disciplinary action will follow against the MP involved. The immediate focus now is on whether parliament can resume its work without further disruption and whether negotiations can produce a stable leadership arrangement.
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