In brief
The incident occurred during a plenary meeting where MP Time Kadrijaj, representing the Alliance party, hurled at least four eggs towards Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Intervention by fellow lawmakers and police stopped the escalating violence. Kurti’s remarks—calling for more time to negotiate with other parties ahead of appointing a speaker—were a catalyst for the confrontation. The event has sparked discussions about parliamentary decorum and political tensions in Kosovo following the June snap election.
In a shocking turn of events at the Kosovo Parliament, opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw eggs at the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, during a routine plenary session on Saturday.
The aggressive display saw Kadrijaj hurling at least four eggs in Kurti’s direction. Police officers and fellow lawmakers intervened, preventing the situation from escalating further.
The incident erupted after Kurti urged the Parliament to grant additional time for negotiations with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker, a decision that has complicated the post‑election political landscape following the June snap elections.
While the video of the episode illustrates the immediate chaos, the event highlights widening rifts within the Kosovo government and underscores concerns about the stability of its democratic institutions.
Further reactions from both domestic and international observers are expected as political leaders navigate the aftermath of this confrontation.
