The counting of votes ends, the VV secures 53 seats
The counting of votes from the June 7 elections has concluded, with the movement Vetëvendosje securing 53 mandates. The party received 382,865 votes, or 47.13% of the total. The Democratic Party won 157,893 votes (19.44%) and secured 22 mandates, while the Democratic Alliance obtained 135,559 votes (16.69%) and 18 mandates. The Alliance secured 54,731 votes (6.74%) and 7 mandates. The next step is the recount process, which will involve approximately 8% of polling stations. With 53 deputies, Vetëvendosje could potentially form a government without needing a coalition with other Albanian groups
On June 7, 2026, Kosovo held parliamentary elections following a period of political uncertainty caused by the failure to elect a president earlier in the year. The election results were officially finalized on June 17, after a comprehensive counting process that included votes cast both domestically and abroad. The Central Election Commission (CEC) confirmed that the counting had concluded, marking the end of a multi-day operation that saw shifts in the number of mandates allocated to each party as more votes were tallied.
The leading party in the election was Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV), which secured 53 mandates in the Kosovo Assembly. This result was based on 382,865 votes, representing 47.13% of the total vote share. The second-largest party was the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), which received 157,893 votes, or 19.44% of the total, securing 22 mandates. The third-place finisher was the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), which obtained 135,559 votes, or 16.69% of the total, translating into 18 mandates. The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) came in fourth with 54,731 votes, or 6.74% of the total, earning 7 mandates.
Among the most-voted candidates for deputies, Albin Kurti of LVV emerged as the top candidate with 342,331 votes, followed by Glauk Konjufca with 264,330 votes, Albulena Haxhiu with 165,126 votes, and Hekuran Murati with 137,810 votes. Other notable names included Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Bedri Hamza of the PDK, Xhelal Sveçla, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of the LDK, Ejup Maqedonci, and Avni Dehari. These figures reflect the dominance of LVV in the electoral landscape, although its overall vote share dropped compared to previous elections.
The final distribution of mandates highlights the political dynamics within Kosovo. With 53 seats, LVV has enough power to potentially form a government without needing a coalition with other parties. However, forming a presidential council remains a challenge due to the need for broader consensus among political actors. For this purpose, a coalition agreement with either the PDK or LDK would provide the necessary majority in the Assembly. A deal with the PDK could secure 85 votes, while one with the LDK might yield 81 votes—both sufficient to ensure the success of the first two rounds of voting for the presidency.
The counting process itself was dynamic, with some mandates shifting between parties as additional votes were counted. According to CEC spokesperson Valmir Elezi, small differences in the number of votes can significantly affect the allocation of mandates, especially when new ballot boxes are added to the count. This explains why certain parties initially appeared to gain or lose mandates before the final tally was completed.
In the overseas vote count, LVV dominated with 83.28% of the votes, followed by the PDK with 7.13%, the LDK with 6.60%, and the AAK with 2.06%. These results further solidified LVV’s lead in the overall mandate count. Additionally, the diaspora vote contributed five extra mandates to LVV, bringing their total to 53.
The election outcome reflects a complex political environment in Kosovo, where historical tensions and recent events have shaped voter behavior. While LVV's victory appears decisive, the formation of a stable government will depend on negotiations among major political forces. The CEC plans to announce the official results on June 22, with certification expected by July 2. Until then, the political landscape remains fluid, with potential shifts in mandate allocations depending on the final count of all remaining ballots.
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The Central Election Commission has completed the vote counting process, and the recount will begin on Friday. Based on the processed results, which include all votes, eight of the ten most-voted candidates for deputies are from the winning party of the elections, Vetëvendosje. Albin Kurti received the highest number of votes, followed by Glauk Konjufca, Albulena Haxhiu, Hekuran Murati, E Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Bedri Hamza, Xhelal Sveçla, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, Ejup Maqedonci, and Avni Dehari. The results also show the distribution of mandates among the parties.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without apparent bias, framing, or subjective commentary. It lists the outcomes objectively, focusing on numerical data and party performance without taking a stance or emphasizing any particular perspective.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the final distribution of mandates and vote percentages for each political party.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10016 days ago
The political movement Vetëvendosje celebrated its election results with 382,865 votes, which is a decrease compared to their previous result of 487,077 votes in December. Despite the drop, they described it as a 'convincing and magnificent victory.'
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the election results without apparent bias. It reports the number of votes received by Vetëvendosje in both elections and includes a direct quote from their post celebrating the outcome. There is no evident slant in language, sourcing, or emphasis.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the number of votes received by VV and compares it to previous elections.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10017 days ago
The counting of votes from the June 7 elections has concluded, with the movement Vetëvendosje securing 53 mandates. The party received 382,865 votes, or 47.13% of the total. The Democratic Party won 157,893 votes (19.44%) and secured 22 mandates, while the Democratic Alliance obtained 135,559 votes (16.69%) and 18 mandates. The Alliance secured 54,731 votes (6.74%) and 7 mandates. The next step is the recount process, which will involve approximately 8% of polling stations. With 53 deputies, Vetëvendosje could potentially form a government without needing a coalition with other Albanian groups
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual results of an election without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It reports vote counts and mandate allocations objectively, without emphasizing any particular political outcome or perspective.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the election results including vote counts and mandates for each party, aligning with the primary source documents.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10017 days ago
The Central Election Commission has updated the results of political parties, with the counting of postal votes still ongoing. Vetëvendosje (VV) has reached 53 seats in the Kosovo Parliament, while the Democratic Party (PDK) remains at 22 seats and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has dropped to 18 seats.
Bias read (Center): The article reports factual election results without apparent bias, framing, or subjective commentary. It presents numerical data objectively and does not favor any political entity.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): This article discusses a different topic entirely (election results) and not the primary source document about football. It provides accurate information about the election results based on the primary source documents.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10018 days ago
The spokesperson for the Central Election Commission (KQZ), Valmir Elezi, explained the process of publishing election results, emphasizing that it is dynamic and updated in real time as each ballot box is counted. He noted that small differences in votes between political parties can directly affect the ranking of coefficients and the final distribution of mandates. Elezi explained that in some cases, a political entity might temporarily reach the required coefficient to win a mandate, but this could change with the inclusion of new ballot boxes, potentially transferring the mandate to a不同的政治
Bias read (Center): The article provides an explanation of the electoral counting process without taking a stance on any political issue. It quotes an official source (Valmir Elezi, spokesperson for the Central Election Commission) and presents the information neutrally.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article explains the process of vote counting and how mandates can shift during the count, providing accurate and objective information.
RTKState / PublicCenterFactual 100Objective 10019 days ago
Following the update of vote-counting results from the diaspora, Lëvizja Vetëvendosje has gained an additional seat in the Kosovo Parliament, reaching a total of 52 mandates in the new legislature. According to the latest results, LVV received 45.52% of the votes, or 345,220 votes, confirming it as the political entity with the highest number of mandates in parliament. Changes have also been noted in the rankings of other parliamentary parties. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has dropped to 22 mandates after receiving 20.11% or 152,502 votes, losing one seat compared to the previous seat.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without any apparent ideological framing, word-choice, or emphasis that would indicate a political lean. It provides straightforward data on vote percentages and seats won by various parties.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the number of mandates for each political party and the corresponding vote percentages.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10021 days ago
The counting of votes at the diplomatic mission has concluded, with Vetëvendosje (LVV) securing a decisive victory. According to the Central Election Commission (KQZ), LVV received 18,789 votes, or 83.28 percent. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) came in second with 1,608 votes (7.13 percent), followed by the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) with 1,490 votes (6.60 percent). The Alliance (Aleanca) received 464 votes (2.06 percent). Based on the current results, LVV is expected to secure 50 seats, PDK 23, LDK 19, and AAK 8.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual results of the vote count at the diplomatic mission without editorializing or biased language. It provides specific numbers and percentages for each political party, as reported by the Central Election Commission (KQZ), and does not favor any particular party or ideology. The tone is neutral and focused on the factual outcome of the vote count.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports final vote counts from diplomatic representations and seat projections. All data matches the primary source and other articles. The tone is neutral and factual throughout.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10021 days ago
The Central Election Commission has announced the completion of vote counting from diplomatic missions. The results show that Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (VV) received 83.28% of the votes, followed by the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) with 7.13%, the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) with 6.60%, and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) with 2.06%.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual results of vote counting from diplomatic missions without editorializing, using neutral language and providing specific percentages and vote counts. There is no evident framing or bias in the reporting.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the final vote percentages and counts from diplomatic missions for each political party.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10025 days ago
The Central Election Commission has processed data from the preliminary count of 20% of votes for parliamentary candidates. According to the D'Hondt formula, Vetëvendosje is projected to win 48 seats with around 43% of the vote. The top ten candidates for Vetëvendosje include Albin Kurti, Glauk Konjufca, and others. The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) is expected to secure 24 seats, with Bedri Hamza, Përparim Gruda, and others among their top candidates. The Democratic Alliance of Kosovo (LDK) is projected to gain 20 seats, with Vjosa Osmani, Lumir Abdixhiku, and others leading. The Alliance,
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of preliminary election results without overtly favoring any political side. It presents candidate names and projected seat counts based on the D'Hondt formula, using neutral language and avoiding subjective commentary.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports preliminary vote counts and seat allocations for Kosovo's parliamentary elections. All figures align with the primary source document and other articles. The tone remains neutral and factual.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10025 days ago
Preliminary results from a Kosovo election are being reported, with over 11% of polling stations counted. The article lists the candidates receiving the most votes within the PDK (Democratic Party of Kosovo).
Bias read (Center): The headline is a straightforward factual report of partial vote-count results and the most-voted PDK candidates, with no loaded or slanted language.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the current state of vote counting and lists the most voted candidates in PDK with their vote counts.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10025 days ago
The article reports preliminary results from Kosovo's vote count, listing the ten candidates who received the most votes within the Vetëvendosje (VV) party after counting was completed at over 11 percent of polling stations.
Bias read (Center): The headline is a straightforward factual report of partial vote-count rankings with no loaded language or evident slant for or against the party.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the current state of vote counting and lists the most voted candidates in VV with their vote counts.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 100Objective 10025 days ago
According to the Central Election Commission (KQZ), approximately 11.37% of votes have been counted for deputies. The LDK list led by Vjosa Osami has received 7,700 votes. Following Osami are Lumir Abdixhiku, Doarsa Kica-Xhelili, Hykmete Bajrami, and Avdullah Hoti.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It reports on vote counts and candidate positions without taking a stance or emphasizing particular viewpoints.
Why these scores (Factual 100 · Objective 100): The article accurately reports the percentage of votes counted and lists candidates from LDK with their vote counts.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 9518 days ago
The Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has regained 23 mandates in the Assembly of Kosovo following the latest update of election results, which counted 92.58% of votes. This change comes after a previous shift where Vetëvendosje (VV) had gained a seat, moving from 51 to 52 mandates. However, with the latest count, VV has dropped back to 51 seats while PDK now holds 23. The postal vote counting process is still ongoing, and according to the latest data, the distribution of mandates is as follows: Vetëvendosje with 51 seats, PDK with 23, LDK with 19, and AAK with 7.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual updates on the current state of mandates in the Kosovo Assembly based on the latest vote counts. It does not show clear bias through loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The information is reported neutrally without apparent ideological framing.
Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 95): The article provides updated seat allocation data but slightly differs from the primary source by mentioning 51 seats for Vetëvendosje rather than 52. It remains mostly objective, though the headline implies a shift in power.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8017 days ago
The Central Election Commission announced that the counting of postal votes in the June 7 elections has been completed. According to the results, Vetevendosje received 60,003 votes (72.94%), followed by the Democratic Party of Kosovo with 9,881 votes (12.01%), the Democratic League of Kosovo with 6,758 votes (8.21%), and the Alliance with 3,444 votes (4.19%). The postal voting process began on the evening of June 12, with around 105,000 registered voters and 82,809 ballot packages approved.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without apparent ideological framing, loaded language, or selective sourcing. It focuses on procedural details and numerical outcomes rather than taking a stance on the political implications.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article provides specific vote counts and percentages but lacks context on the overall election results and remaining votes. It appears factual based on the given data, though some details may not align with later updates.
Koha.netIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8017 days ago
The Central Election Commission has updated the results of political parties while postal votes are still being counted. The Movement for Self-Determination (LVV) now has 53 seats secured in the Kosovo Parliament, while the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has dropped to 18 seats. Deputy Jeta Statovci, who ran on the LDK list with Vjosa Osmani, has lost her mandate. The Democratic Party has retained 22 seats it previously held. The diaspora has added five seats to LVV's tally. Currently, LVV holds 46.91% of total votes or 372,351 votes. The Democratic Party of Kosovo has fallen to 19.53% or 1
Bias read (Center): The article reports election results and seat allocations without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It presents numerical data objectively and does not favor any political group.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article provides specific numerical data about seats and votes, aligning with the cross-source consensus. It reports on political party results accurately but uses some emotionally charged terms like 'e humb një' (has lost one), which slightly affects objectivity.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8019 days ago
According to the latest data from the Central Election Commission, the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) has received 69.11% of postal votes, while the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) has 15.92%, the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) has 7.65%, and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) has 5.33%. In total, LVV holds 45.03% of votes (51 seats in parliament), PDK has 20.31% (23 seats), LDK has 17.22% (19 seats), and AAK has 6.96% (7 seats). Kosovo held elections again on June 7, the third time within about a year and a half, due to the non-election of the President.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without apparent ideological framing, word-choice, or emphasis that would indicate a political lean. It reports percentages and seat allocations based on official data from the Central Election Commission, with no evident bias toward any political entity
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 80): The article quotes an expert analysis and provides context on the impact of domestic vs. diaspora voting. It is mostly objective but has a slight analytical tilt.
Gazeta ExpressIndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 8517 days ago
The Central Election Commission has announced the completion of vote counting for individuals with special needs. The results show that Vetevendosje received 36.65% (649 votes), followed by the Democratic Party of Kosovo with 21.46% (380 votes), the Democratic League of Kosovo with 13.66% (242 votes), the Serbian List with 12.93% (229 votes), and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo with 7.17% (127 votes).
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without any apparent bias, framing, or subjective commentary. It simply reports the outcomes of the vote count for individuals with special needs.
Why these scores (Factual 80 · Objective 85): The article focuses on special needs voters and provides clear percentages. It remains neutral in tone and aligns with other sources.
RTKState / PublicCenterFactual 80Objective 8521 days ago
Eugen Cakolli, a researcher in the coalition of non-governmental organizations 'Democracy in Action,' stated that the movement Vetevendosje could reach 52 mandates in the Kosovo Parliament if the current trend of postal votes continues until the end of the counting process.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a prediction based on an analyst's statement without overtly favoring any political side. It does not include biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omissions that would indicate a clear ideological slant.
Why these scores (Factual 80 · Objective 85): The article provides percentages and mentions the overall vote share. It remains neutral and aligns with other sources.
RTKState / PublicCenterFactual 80Objective 7518 days ago
The Central Election Commission (KQZ) has reported that over 58% of postal votes have been counted in Kosovo's early parliamentary elections, with Vetevendosje (LVV) leading with 45.95% of the vote and securing 52 mandates. The Democratic Party of Kosovo follows with 19.93% and 22 mandates, while the Democratic League of Kosovo has 17.02% and 19 mandates. However, the final results remain pending due to approximately 35,000 uncounted postal votes and around 11,000 special needs votes.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual updates on the progress of vote counting and preliminary results without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It reports figures objectively and does not emphasize any particular political outcome or narrative.
Why these scores (Factual 80 · Objective 75): The article includes detailed percentages and mandates but mentions uncounted votes, indicating awareness of incomplete data. The tone is slightly biased toward LVV’s success.
RTKState / PublicCenterFactual 75Objective 7018 days ago
The latest results show Vetëvendosje (VV) has secured 53 parliamentary mandates following the counting of votes from the diaspora and diplomatic missions, while the process is still ongoing. The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), which previously had 19 seats, now has 18 mandates. According to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission (KQZ), VV leads with 46.95% of the vote, securing 373,275 votes and 53 seats in parliament. Following VV is the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) with 22 mandates and 19.50% of the vote, and LDK with 18 mandates and 16.79% of the vote. The Alliance
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without apparent ideological framing, focusing on numerical data and procedural updates. There is no evident bias in language, sourcing, or emphasis.
Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 70): The article presents updated mandate counts but shows inconsistencies with earlier reports. The tone leans toward LVV’s advantage, reducing objectivity.
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