Kosovo prime minister wins snap election to end political deadlock

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : At stake in Kurti's fresh term is Kosovo's relations with its international allies, including the US, and its attempts to join the European Union, which Kurti supports.
53% : Albin Kurti's emphatic victory strengthens mandate for domestic reforms including welfare expansion Kosovo's prime minister, Albin Kurti has won an emphatic election victory, marking a resurgence for the nationalist leader and ending a political deadlock in Europe's youngest state.
51% : The win in Sunday's snap election strengthens Kurti's mandate to push through domestic reforms, including welfare expansion and higher salaries for public workers, although he faces significant problems including tensions with Serbia and health and education systems that lag behind Kosovo's Balkan neighbours.
40% : Tensions with Serbia flared violently in 2023, prompting the EU to impose sanctions on Kosovo - in part due to Kurti's policies against the Serb minority that live in northern Kosovo.
38% : While that damaged Kurti's reputation at home and abroad, as campaigning began this month the EU said it would lift sanctions.

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