The Central Election Commission (CEC) has provided an update regarding the final stages of the election process in Kosovo, noting that while the certification of results is anticipated, the commission is currently awaiting the official filing period for electoral complaints. According to a statement issued by CEC spokesperson Valmir Elezi, the crucial deadline for submitting any formal complaints concludes today, Friday, April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Elezi outlined the procedural path forward based on the volume of challenges received.
Should no complaints be lodged by the specified time, the CEC stated its readiness to proceed immediately with the certification of the final election results, thereby concluding this phase of the electoral cycle. However, the commission detailed a contingency plan for any disputes. In the event that formal complaints are submitted, the CEC confirmed that its certification process will be contingent upon the rulings of higher judicial bodies.
Specifically, the commission will await definitive decisions from both the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court. Following the receipt of these judicial rulings, the CEC commits to implementing any obligations mandated by those courts before it can finalize the certification of the results. This procedural sequence ensures that all legal challenges are addressed through established judicial channels before the final electoral outcome is declared official.
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