Kosovo is governed by the left-wing Vetëvendosje! party, with Albin Kurti as Prime Minister and Albulena Haxhiu as President. Political tensions persist, marked by a last-minute presidential election and high-profile war crimes convictions. Economically, inflation is rising, reaching 7.3% in August 2026 (Eurostat). Geopolitically, relations with Serbia remain strained, with ongoing disputes over historical and legal issues.
