Kosovo Dispatch: Court Ruling on Serbian Deputy Speaker Sparks Controversy
A recent ruling by Kosovo’s Constitutional Court has barred Parliament Member (MP) Nenad Rashiq from being elected as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly on the grounds that he does not currently represent the Serbian community.
The decision aims to unblock the country’s months-long political paralysis, but has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts who argue that it sets a dangerous precedent, failing to address the root causes of the constitutional crisis.
The constitutional authority to nominate a Deputy Speaker from the Serbian community belongs to the majority of Serbian MPs.
Author's summary: Kosovo's court sparks controversy with ruling on Deputy Speaker.