Despite objections from opposition parties, the Assembly of Kosovo approved the Law on Kosovo Citizenship. The law received 69 votes in favor and 2 against.

However, during the parliamentary debate on the draft law, Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) MP Ganimete Musliu raised concerns, saying the law is harmful to Kosovo and threatens the country’s internal security.

According to her, no rule applies to ruling majority MPs other than the orders of Dejona Aleksandër Mihali.

“I call on you, before signing this law, since it appears that as acting president you will likely be the one signing it in eight days, to read it carefully and seek advice because this law endangers Kosovo’s internal security... it is clear that no rule applies here other than the orders of Dejona Aleksandër Mihali. We saw earlier that ruling majority MPs do not dare raise their hands to vote without first checking whether it says that it was not proposed by the opposition,” she said.

Afterward, Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo Albulena Haxhiu responded to Musliu’s remarks.

“I was listening very carefully to MP Musliu and had you not mentioned that last part, of course I would have appreciated such a position and would have taken into account the aspect you mentioned when the matter comes to my office. But you revealed your intention, and I do not need to deal with this issue,” she said.

Vetëvendosje Movement MP Mefail Bajqinovci said that the draft law on Kosovo citizenship enables the diaspora to regain citizenship.

“For laws such as these, which are vital for the state of Kosovo, we must be especially careful to proceed through regular procedures,” she said.

Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) MP Albana Bytyqi also expressed opposition to the approval of the draft law.

“We have seen the way it was brought forward in a rushed manner and without sufficient time or opportunity for it to be properly reviewed. We do not see it as reasonable to support such a law,” she stated.

Meanwhile, 71 MPs voted in favor, with no votes against or abstentions, for the Law on Social and Affordable Housing.

During today’s plenary session, with 65 votes in favor, no votes against, and no abstentions, lawmakers also approved the Law on Accounting, Financial Reporting and Auditing, along with recommendations from the permanent committees.

Seven amendments proposed by the functional committee for this draft law were also voted on separately and approved during the session.

The highest legislative body also approved the Law on Payment Services with 68 votes in favor.

However, due to the lack of MPs in the chamber when the bill was put to a vote, voting had to be repeated twice. This drew criticism from Speaker Albulena Haxhiu.

“It seems I already warned you earlier, but there appears to be no reflection. If once again there is no quorum for draft laws, I will not put them to a second vote. Please remain in the hall and vote,” she said.

With 68 votes in favor, no votes against, and no abstentions, the Assembly of Kosovo also passed in second reading the Law on Financing the Management of Water Resources.

During today’s session, lawmakers also approved the Law on Explosive Materials with 72 votes in favor.

The Assembly of Kosovo also approved the Law on the State Matura Exam with 66 votes in favor.