Kosovo gets new government but political impasse persists
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo lawmakers on Sunday voted into office a new government of Prime Minister Albin Kurti following an early election in June in the small Balkan nation that remains locked in a prolonged political crisis. Kurti’s government received support from a slim majority of 62 lawmakers in the 120-member assembly. Opposition lawmakers boycotted the session, accusing Kurti of violating postelection procedures. Disagreements between key political players in Kosovo have led to an impasse over more than 18 months, which has not been resolved despite two early ballots. Lawmakers failed to elect deputy speakers of the assembly.