Kosovo to Hold Third Election in 18 Months as Political Divide over EU and NATO Persists

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Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in 18 months this weekend, as the small Balkan nation remains locked in a political standoff over its ties to the EU and NATO. Repeated elections reflect deepening frustration among voters and officials alike over an inability to form stable coalitions and advance governance. The cycling back to the ballot box underscores how starkly Kosovo's political factions divide on foreign policy direction, with some favoring deeper integration into Western institutions and others resisting. Without a clear electoral breakthrough, the country faces the prospect of continued instability that could complicate its membership aspirations in both organizations.