Seriously Balkans - The BiEPAG Talks, episode 14

About this episode

The episode discusses Kosovo's 2025 Parliamentary elections and their implications in the context of shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Kosovo’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Host: Damir Kapidžić, member of BiEPAG Guests: Donika Emini, member of BiEPAG and Gëzim Krasniqi, Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh On February 9th, 2025, Kosovo held Parliamentary elections, the first after a full government term since independence. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party, which previously won a landslide victory, secured around 40% of the vote this time, making a coalition government likely. Kurti’s tenure has been marked by tense relations with Belgrade, as well as a complicated dynamic with the EU and the US. What can we expect from a possible second term for Kurti, and how will the rise of a new, more aggressive US foreign policy under President Trump impact its relation towards Kosovo and the Western Balkans? What is the role of the EU and will it be able to step up its commitment towards Kosovo? To unpack the election results and their broader implications, we are joined by Gëzim Krasniqi, Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, and Donika Emini, a member of BiEPAG. Tune in for a deep dive into Kosovo’s evolving political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

People in this episode

Host: Damir Kapidžić

Guests: Donika Emini, Gëzim Krasniqi

Topics covered

• Kosovo elections
• geopolitical landscape
• US foreign policy
• EU relations
• coalition government

Keywords

• Kosovo
• Parliamentary elections
• Albin Kurti
• US foreign policy
• EU commitment
• geopolitical landscape
• coalition government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BiEPAG

Places: Kosovo, Belgrade, EU, US

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