Kosovo: Former President warns of the cost of political deadlock

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Kosovo held elections as political tensions simmer over governance deadlock. Gezim Selimi, a retired teacher voting in Pristina, expressed frustration with the cycle: "Enough is Enough." The former president has warned that continued political gridlock threatens the country's stability and development. Voters questioned by journalists reflected widespread fatigue with Kosovo's recurring electoral cycles and the inability of political parties to form functioning governments. The snap elections reflect deep divisions within Kosovo's political establishment over power-sharing and constitutional reforms.