In brief
In a dramatic turn, opposition member Time Kadrijaj threw four eggs at Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a plenary session on Saturday. Kurti had just requested more time to negotiate with other parties before nominating a new speaker following the June snap election. Police and fellow lawmakers intervened before the situation escalated, concluding a tense scene in which lawmakers shouted and the audience ejected the eggs. This event underscores increased political tensions and the volatility of Kosovo’s coalition politics. Local law enforcement and parliament officials said they would pursue legal action against the MP for disorderly conduct.
In a go‑ofous moment that stunned onlookers, opposition MP Time Kadrijaj threw a volley of four eggs toward acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a plenary session in the Republic of Kosovo’s parliament on Saturday.
Kurti had just explained to lawmakers that he needed additional time to negotiate with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker following the June snap election, a move that has already stretched the fragile coalition government.
The eggs ricocheted across the chamber, prompting MPs and police officers to intervene before the protest escalated into a full‑blown disturbance. Law‑makers shouted and the audience scrambled, though security forces quickly restored order.
The incident has highlighted the volatile nature of Kosovo’s current political climate. Police have announced that they will investigate Kadrijaj’s actions, and parliamentarians have called for a renewed tone of restraint in parliamentary debates.
Views from the session are now being livestreamed on the BBC and local network feeds, with social media users dissecting whether the egg‑throwing was a calculated political stunt or an uncontrolled act of aggression. The parliamentary misconduct will likely trigger a formal complaint and could affect future coalition negotiations.
