{
  "id": 318294,
  "title": "Kosovo PM egged in parliament, as political crisis spirals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kosovo-pm-egged-in-parliament-as-political-crisis-spirals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T17:09:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3363413/kosovo-pm-egged-parliament-political-crisis-spirals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kosovo's parliament was forced to suspend proceedings on Saturday following an opposition lawmaker's assault on caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs, amid a persistent political crisis that could precipitate another snap election. The Balkan nation, recognized as Europe's youngest democracy, has experienced three elections within a two-year period, with successive parliaments dissolving due to significant political disagreements. Kurti, who has been engaged in prolonged discussions with opposition parties regarding the selection of a new president, attempted to postpone a crucial vote when MP Time Kadrijaj hurled the egg-filled projectiles at the prime minister, seated in the front row of the parliament. Kadrijaj berated, \"Shame on you!\" as she launched the eggs.\n\nThe session chair immediately adjourned the session, prompting security to shield Kurti. Despite the ordeal, the 51-year-old leader remained unfazed, stating that if facing egg-throwing was the price for dialogue, \"I am content to bear this burden.\" Kurti, known for his resilience, has previously endured parliamentary disruptions, including an instance where his own party members dispersed tear gas to protest against votes while they were in opposition.\n\nKurti's Vetevendosje (VV) party emerged victorious in the last election in June, securing a majority to govern. However, the party requires a two-thirds majority to elect a new president, leading to ongoing negotiations with opposition parties. So far, neither side has reached an agreement on a candidate, creating a stalemate. After the constitutional deadline for choosing the parliament's speaker passed on Friday, Kosovo's political landscape faces heightened uncertainty. Rival MPs have threatened legal action over Kurti's request for additional time to negotiate, leaving open the possibility of his plea to delay the speaker's election. The interruption on Saturday, which halted the session before a ruling could be made, has once again cast doubt on the timing of the next parliamentary session.",
  "summary": "Kosovo’s parliament had to be suspended on Saturday after an opposition lawmaker pelted caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs, as a long-running political crisis threatens to trigger another snap election. Europe’s youngest democracy has faced three elections in less than two years, with successive parliaments collapsing under deep political divisions. Kurti, who has been in days-long…",
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    "Opposition lawmaker assaults caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs in parliament.",
    "Session chair adjourns proceedings, security shields Prime Minister.",
    "Kosovo's Vetevendosje party needs two-thirds majority for presidential election."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/watch-moment-opposition-mp-throws-eggs-at-kosovos-acting-pm",
        "published": "2026-08-08T15:59:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/opposition-mp-hurls-eggs-at-kosovo-prime-minister",
        "published": "2026-08-08T16:09:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Eggs thrown at Kosovo PM in parliament; House suspended amid political crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/eggs-thrown-at-kosovo-pm-in-parliament-house-suspended-amid-political",
        "published": "2026-08-08T16:51:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Kosovo PM pelted with eggs in parliament",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kosovo-pm-pelted-with-eggs-in-parliament",
        "published": "2026-08-08T18:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/kosovo-pm-kurti-egged-in-parliament-amid-political-crisis",
        "published": "2026-08-08T20:31:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}