“The money man,” PSD launches election campaign with symbolic action

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) launched its election campaign in Pristina with a symbolic act involving the burning of banknotes, which the party framed as signaling the “end of formal opposition” in Kosovo. During the event, PSD leader Dardan Molliqaj addressed the gathering, criticizing the existing opposition. He alleged that the opposition has operated for years based on financial and clan interests, arguing that it has failed to exert genuine control over the government.

Molliqaj stated that, in his view, Kosovo has lacked a meaningful opposition for the past five years. He characterized the current opposition as being driven primarily by self-interest. According to his speech, these interests have ranged from the energy sector, citing the example of Lutfi Haziri and his relatives, to lucrative real estate developments in areas such as Marigona and Izabelli.

The PSD’s actions suggest a strategic effort to redefine the political landscape within Kosovo. By making this public declaration, the party is positioning itself as a definitive alternative to the current political opposition structure. The campaign rhetoric centers on themes of self-interest versus genuine governance, aiming to mobilize voters disillusioned with the status quo of the opposition’s perceived lack of effectiveness.

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