Kosovo is preparing for parliamentary elections on June 7, its third in just 18 months, as the nation grapples with a persistent political crisis. The country's aspirations to join the European Union have been hindered by a lack of a functioning government for much of the past year. Analysts predict that Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party, which previously secured 51.1% of the vote in December, may again lead the elections. However, to elect a new president, Kurti will need to negotiate with opposition parties to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority. The political landscape remains fractured, with no consensus on a presidential candidate, leading to the dissolution of parliament in April. The European Union has urged Kosovo's leaders to establish robust institutions to facilitate reforms essential for EU membership. The election will see over 900 candidates from 17 parties and three coalitions competing for 120 parliamentary seats, with approximately 2.1 million registered voters, bolstered by a large diaspora predominantly residing in Western Europe, which tends to support Kurti's party.