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Kosovo's Parliament Topples Government In No-Confidence Vote

By RFE/RL's Balkan Service March 25, 2020

PRISTINA -- Kosovo's parliament has toppled the country's government in a no-confidence vote, throwing the Western Balkan nation into political turmoil even as it struggles along with the rest of the world to battle the coronavirus epidemic.

The parliament late on March 25 voted 82 in favor of the no-confidence motion, 32 against, with one abstention.

The motion was called by the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) -- a partner in Prime Minister Abvin Kurti's government.

Even though a member of Kosovo's ruling coalition, the LDK as opposed many of the prime minister's polices, including matters regarding the fight against the coronavirus and the imposition of 100 percent tariffs on goods from neighboring Serbia.

The next step is uncertain. In normal circumstances, a snap election could be held, but that is unlikely amid the battle to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Source: https://www.rferl.org/a/kosovo- parliament-dismisses-government- noconfidence-kurti/30509600.html

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