Kosovo’s Supreme Court Decision Fuels Sovereignty Debate

Kosovo’s Supreme Court and CEC face scrutiny for certifying Serbian List, accused of undermining sovereignty, exposing institutional fragility and raising fears of democratic backsliding.

On December 27, 2024, the Republic of Kosovo faced a pivotal moment when Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV), the ruling party, filed an appeal to the Supreme Court against the Central Election Commission (CEC) decision¹. This decision mandated the certification of Lista Serbe, a party alleged to have close ties with Belgrade and Kremlin-aligned entities, for participation in the February 9 parliamentary elections. The appeal was not merely a legal maneuver but a definitive statement against forces perceived as undermining Kosovo’s sovereignty².

However, this legal battle culminated in a decisive and controversial development on December 31, when the Supreme Court dismissed LVV’s appeal as inadmissible³. This ruling upheld the Central Election Commission’s mandate to certify Serbian List Party⁴. The implications of these events extend far beyond electoral politics, touching on issues of constitutional integrity, national security, and the resilience of Kosovo’s democracy.

Timeline of Key Events

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