Kosovo Parliament Elects New President to Prevent Early Election
Economist Justina Shiroka Pula became the country's new president during a late-night session held in parliament.
Minutes before the constitutional deadline expired and an early election would have been triggered, the Kosovo Parliament elected economist and academic Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president in a marathon session.
Session and Voting Details
In the extraordinary session held in the 120-seat parliament, Justina Shiroka Pula was elected as the new president by receiving 81 votes.
The Hague Court Law
Immediately before the presidential election, lawmakers approved a controversial law limiting the powers of the Hague-based special court.
Political Background
This critical election eliminated the legislative crisis that had lasted for more than 19 months in the Balkan country, as well as the possibility of a snap election.
Biography of the New President
Justina Shiroka Pula is an expert who recently served as the president of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo.