Kosovo PM Albin Kurti Egg Attack in Parliament Amid Political Crisis
On Saturday, a session of Kosovo's parliament was interrupted when opposition member Time Kadrijaj hurled eggs at caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti, intensifying a political crisis that could trigger another snap election. This incident unfolded during a plenary meeting aimed at electing a new speaker, as Kurti sought to postpone a crucial vote. Kadrijaj shouted "Shame on you!" while throwing the eggs. Security personnel quickly intervened to shield Kurti, leading to a cut in the live broadcast. Despite the chaos, Kurti, who is in talks with opposition factions regarding a new president, remained composed, expressing he was "happy to pay this price" for the sake of dialogue. Kosovo, Europe's youngest democracy, has experienced three elections in under two years, with its parliament frequently collapsing due to severe political rifts. The occurrence was in Pristina, Kosovo.
Key facts
- Kosovo's parliament session suspended on Saturday
- Opposition lawmaker Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at PM Albin Kurti
- Incident occurred during plenary session to elect new speaker
- Kurti attempted to delay a key vote
- Kadrijaj screamed 'Shame on you!' during the attack
- Security rushed to protect Kurti; live feed cut
- Kurti said he was 'happy to pay this price' for dialogue
- Europe's youngest democracy has faced three elections in less than two years
Entities
Institutions
- Kosovo's parliament
Locations
- Pristina
- Kosovo