Why Kosovo is holding its third elections in just over a year

• Kosovo is set to hold its third parliamentary election in just over a year after lawmakers failed to elect a new president.
• The parliament was automatically dissolved on Tuesday after missing a midnight deadline to choose a successor to Vjosa Osmani.
• The 120-member assembly could not achieve the necessary quorum of 80 lawmakers due to an opposition boycott over a lack of agreement on a candidate.
• The early election must be held within the next 45 days, with political analysts suggesting June as a likely timeframe.
• This renewed political uncertainty has negatively affected Kosovo's economy and voter confidence, as the nation also seeks to mend ties with Serbia for EU membership.

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Kosovo heads for another early election in a prolonged political crisis