President of Kosovo
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The President of the Republic of Kosovo
is Head of State
of the disputed Republic of Kosovo
. The President of Kosovo is elected by the Assembly of Kosovo
. The first post-war
president, who served until his death in January 2006, was Ibrahim Rugova
. His successor was Fatmir Sejdiu
. When Sejdiu resigned from his post on 27 September 2010, Jakup Krasniqi
served as acting president. On 22 February 2011, Behgjet Pacolli
was elected as a president of Kosovo, which was quickly evaluated as unconstitutional move. On 6 April 2011 Behgjet Pacolli
stepped down, but that another candidate would be elected to serve for up to a year. A constitutional reform will be undertaken to allow for a popular vote for the president in 2012. Atifete Jahjaga
, General Major of the Kosovo Police, was announced as a candidate for the office.
Socialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo
Republic of Kosova
UN-administered Kosovo
Republic of Kosovo
Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo , officially the Republic of Kosovo is a partially recognised state and a disputed territory in the Balkans...
is Head of State
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
of the disputed Republic of Kosovo
Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo , officially the Republic of Kosovo is a partially recognised state and a disputed territory in the Balkans...
. The President of Kosovo is elected by the Assembly of Kosovo
Assembly of Kosovo
The Assembly of Kosovo was originally established by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo in 2001 to provide 'provisional, democratic self-government'....
. The first post-war
Kosovo War
The term Kosovo War or Kosovo conflict was two sequential, and at times parallel, armed conflicts in Kosovo province, then part of FR Yugoslav Republic of Serbia; from early 1998 to 1999, there was an armed conflict initiated by the ethnic Albanian "Kosovo Liberation Army" , who sought independence...
president, who served until his death in January 2006, was Ibrahim Rugova
Ibrahim Rugova
Ibrahim Rugova was an Albanian politician who was the first President of Kosovo and of its leading political party, the Democratic League of Kosovo ....
. His successor was Fatmir Sejdiu
Fatmir Sejdiu
Fatmir Sejdiu is a politician from Kosovo. He was the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo and was the first President of the Republic of Kosovo.-Early life and education:...
. When Sejdiu resigned from his post on 27 September 2010, Jakup Krasniqi
Jakup Krasniqi
Jakup Krasniqi is an Albanian politician and former acting President of Kosovo. He is the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo.-Early life:...
served as acting president. On 22 February 2011, Behgjet Pacolli
Behgjet Pacolli
Behgjet Isa Pacolli is a former President of the Republic of Kosovo, and is now First Deputy Prime Minister serving in the cabinet of Hashim Thaçi...
was elected as a president of Kosovo, which was quickly evaluated as unconstitutional move. On 6 April 2011 Behgjet Pacolli
Behgjet Pacolli
Behgjet Isa Pacolli is a former President of the Republic of Kosovo, and is now First Deputy Prime Minister serving in the cabinet of Hashim Thaçi...
stepped down, but that another candidate would be elected to serve for up to a year. A constitutional reform will be undertaken to allow for a popular vote for the president in 2012. Atifete Jahjaga
Atifete Jahjaga
Atifete Jahjaga is the fourth and current President of Kosovo. She is the first female, the first non-partisan candidate, and the youngest to be elected to the office. She is also the first female head of state in modern Balkans...
, General Major of the Kosovo Police, was announced as a candidate for the office.
Socialist Autonomous Province of KosovoSocialist Autonomous Province of KosovoSocialist Autonomous Province of Kosovo was one of the two socialist autonomous areas of the Socialist Republic of Serbia incorporated into the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1974 until 1990...
| Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
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| Chairman of the People's Liberation Committee 1944 - 1945 |
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| Mehmed Hoxha | 1908–1987 | 1 January 1944 | 11 July 1945 | Communist Party of Kosovo |
| Presidents of the Assembly 1945 - 1974 |
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| Fadil Hoxha Fadil Hoxha Fadil Hoxha was an Albanian politician.-Early life:... |
1916–2001 | 11 July 1945 | 20 February 1953 | Communist Party of Kosovo (until 1952), League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... (from 1952) |
| Ismet Saqiri | 1918–1986 | 20 February 1953 | 12 December 1953 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Đorđije Pajković | 1917–1980 | 12 December 1953 | 5 May 1956 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Pavle Jovićević | 1910–1985 | 5 May 1956 | 4 April 1960 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Dušan Mugoša | 1914–1973 | 4 April 1960 | 18 June 1963 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Stanoje Akšić | 1921–1970 | 18 June 1963 | 24 June 1967 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Fadil Hoxha Fadil Hoxha Fadil Hoxha was an Albanian politician.-Early life:... |
1916–2001 | 24 June 1967 | 7 May 1969 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Ilaz Kurteshi | 1927– | 7 May 1969 | May 1974 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Presidents of the Presidency 1974 - 1990 |
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| Xhavid Nimani | 1919–2000 | May 1974 | August 1981 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Ali Shukrija Ali Shukrija Ali Shukrija was a political figure of Kosovo, during its period as an autonomous province of Yugoslavia. He served as Prime Minister of Kosovo , and later as President of Kosovo .-Early life:... |
1919–2005 | August 1981 | 1982 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Kolë Shiroka | 1922–1994 | 1982 | May 1983 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Shefqet Nebih Gashi | 1927– | May 1983 | May 1985 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Branislav Skembarević | 1920–2003 | May 1985 | May 1986 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Bajram Selani | May 1986 | May 1988 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
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| Remzi Kolgeci | 1947–2011 | May 1988 | 5 April 1989 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
| Hysen Kajdomçaj | 27 June 1989 | 11 April 1990 | League of Communists of Kosovo League of Communists of Kosovo The League of Communists of Kosovo was the Kosovo branch of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, the sole legal party of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1990.-History and background:... |
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Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija
| Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Coordinator 1990 - 1991 |
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| Momčilo Trajković | 1950– | 11 April 1990 | 1991 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Mayors of Pristina 1991 - 1992 |
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| Živojin Mitrović | 1950– | 1991 | 1992 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Novica Sojević | 1940– | 1992 | 1992 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Prefects of Kosovo District Kosovo District Kosovo District was a district in the Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohija between 1990 and 1999. It was located in the middle and had a population of 672,292. Its capital was Pristina... 1992 onwards |
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| Miloš Simavić | 1992 | 1994 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
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| Aleksa Jokić | 1950– | 1994 | 1996 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Miloš Nesović | 1937– | 1996 | 1998 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Veljko Odalović | 1956– | 1998 | 1999 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Andreja Milosavljević | 1936– | 1999 | 2000 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Veljko Odalović | 1956– | 2000 | 2001 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Jovica Filipović | 1963– | 12 April 2001 | 6 December 2001 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Dragan Velić Dragan Velić Dragan Velić is a Kosovar politician. Born in Sušica, in the municipality of Priština, Velić was Prefect of the Kosovo District, the name of Kosovo Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija , from December 6, 2001 to September 28, 2004... |
1958– | 6 December 2001 | 28 September 2004 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Srđan Vasić | 1960– | 28 September 2004 | 8 December 2007 | Socialist Party of Serbia Socialist Party of Serbia The Socialist Party of Serbia is officially a democratic socialist political party in Serbia. It is also widely recognized as a de facto Serbian nationalist party, though the party itself does not officially acknowledge this... |
| Goran Arsić | 13 December 2007 | Incumbent | Democratic Party of Serbia Democratic Party (Serbia) The Democratic Party is a political party in Serbia. It is described as a social liberal or social democratic party.-Pre-war history:The Democratic Party was established on 16 February 1919 from unification of Sarajevo parties independent radicals, progressives, liberals and the Serbian part of... |
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Republic of KosovaRepublic of KosovaThe Republic of Kosova was an secessionist state proclaimed in 1991 by a parallel parliament representing the Albanian population of Kosovo, recognized only by the Republic of Albania...
(Recognized only by AlbaniaAlbaniaAlbania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
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| Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
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| President 1992 - 2000 |
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| Ibrahim Rugova Ibrahim Rugova Ibrahim Rugova was an Albanian politician who was the first President of Kosovo and of its leading political party, the Democratic League of Kosovo .... (from 5 May 1999 until 30 July 1999 in exile in Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... ) |
1944–2006 | 25 May 1992 | 1 February 2000 | Democratic League of Kosovo Democratic League of Kosovo The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo.... |
UN-administered KosovoUnited Nations Interim Administration Mission in KosovoThe United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo or UNMIK is the interim civilian administration in Kosovo, under the authority of the United Nations. The mission was established on 10 June 1999 by Security Council Resolution 1244...
| Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
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| Presidents 2002 - 2008 |
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| Ibrahim Rugova Ibrahim Rugova Ibrahim Rugova was an Albanian politician who was the first President of Kosovo and of its leading political party, the Democratic League of Kosovo .... |
1944–2006 | 4 March 2002 | 21 January 2006 (died in office) | Democratic League of Kosovo Democratic League of Kosovo The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo.... |
| Nexhat Daci Nexhat Daci Nexhat Daci is a Kosovan politician. He was elected as the speaker of Assembly of Kosovo in 2001 as a member of President Ibrahim Rugova's Democratic League of Kosovo... (acting) |
1944– | 21 January 2006 | 10 February 2006 | Democratic League of Kosovo Democratic League of Kosovo The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo.... |
| Fatmir Sejdiu Fatmir Sejdiu Fatmir Sejdiu is a politician from Kosovo. He was the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo and was the first President of the Republic of Kosovo.-Early life and education:... |
1951– | 10 February 2006 | 17 February 2008 | Democratic League of Kosovo Democratic League of Kosovo The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo.... |
Republic of KosovoRepublic of KosovoKosovo , officially the Republic of Kosovo is a partially recognised state and a disputed territory in the Balkans...
(Recognized by 85 countries)
| # | Name | Born-Died | Term start | Term end | Political Party |
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| Presidents 2008 onwards |
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| 1 | Fatmir Sejdiu Fatmir Sejdiu Fatmir Sejdiu is a politician from Kosovo. He was the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo and was the first President of the Republic of Kosovo.-Early life and education:... |
1951– | 17 February 2008 | 27 September 2010 | Democratic League of Kosovo Democratic League of Kosovo The Democratic League of Kosovo is the second largest political party in Kosovo. It is a conservative and liberal conservative party; the main right-wing party in Kosovo.... |
| - | Jakup Krasniqi Jakup Krasniqi Jakup Krasniqi is an Albanian politician and former acting President of Kosovo. He is the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo.-Early life:... (acting) |
1951– | 27 September 2010 | 22 February 2011 | Democratic Party of Kosovo Democratic Party of Kosovo The Democratic Party of Kosovo is the largest political party in Kosovo . It is a social democratic party and the main leftist party in Kosovo.... |
| 2 | Behgjet Pacolli Behgjet Pacolli Behgjet Isa Pacolli is a former President of the Republic of Kosovo, and is now First Deputy Prime Minister serving in the cabinet of Hashim Thaçi... |
1951– | 22 February 2011 | 4 April 2011 | New Kosovo Alliance New Kosovo Alliance New Kosovo Alliance is a political party in Kosovo which is in the current coalition government made up by the PDK and AKR. The party was founded on 3 May 2006, by Behgjet Pacolli the founding owner of Mabetex,the Swiss based project engineering firm responsible for some of the most significant... |
| - | Jakup Krasniqi Jakup Krasniqi Jakup Krasniqi is an Albanian politician and former acting President of Kosovo. He is the Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo.-Early life:... (acting) |
1951– | 4 April 2011 | 7 April 2011 | Democratic Party of Kosovo Democratic Party of Kosovo The Democratic Party of Kosovo is the largest political party in Kosovo . It is a social democratic party and the main leftist party in Kosovo.... |
| 3 | Atifete Jahjaga Atifete Jahjaga Atifete Jahjaga is the fourth and current President of Kosovo. She is the first female, the first non-partisan candidate, and the youngest to be elected to the office. She is also the first female head of state in modern Balkans... |
1975– | 7 April 2011 | Incumbent | Non-partisan |
See also
- Prime Minister of KosovoPrime Minister of KosovoThe Prime Minister of Kosovo is Head of Government of the disputed Republic of Kosovo .The Prime Minister and the Government of Kosovo, which he or she heads, are responsible for their actions to the Assembly of Kosovo, of which they must all be members...
- Special Representative of the Secretary-General for KosovoSpecial Representative of the Secretary-General for KosovoThe Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo is an appointed by the Secretary-General to lead the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo...
External links
- President of Kosovo The official website