Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has been summoned by the Special Prosecutor’s Office to testify in a case linked to alleged misuse of state reserves. The summons, dated for 16 December, was revealed on Wednesday by government spokesperson Përparim Kryeziu.
Kryeziu, writing on Facebook, confirmed the development but did not provide details of the case. He expressed concern over the timing, claiming it was part of a broader pattern of judicial interference in electoral processes.
“In the previous elections, a court ruling prevented Mr Kurti from running in the 14 February 2021 vote. Now, with this summons, there seems to be an attempt to influence the 2025 elections,” Kryeziu stated.
What is the case about?
The investigation revolves around Kosovo’s state reserves — essential items such as flour, oil, and medicine, intended for emergencies like natural disasters or crises.
According to the summons, Kurti has been called to testify in a case identified as PPS No. 62/2023. This is tied to Article 414 of Kosovo’s Penal Code, which addresses “abuse of official position or authority.”
The case has already led to the arrest of three individuals, including two employees of the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, in August 2023.
Kurti’s response
Kurti has categorically denied any wrongdoing. At the time of the initial arrests, he accused “the old, corrupt political elite, supported by complicit judges, prosecutors, and media,” of trying to undermine his administration.
He described the allegations as an effort to restore a “rotten and corrupt former system.”
A political undertone?
The summons comes as Kurti’s Vetëvendosje Movement works to finalise its coalition list for the 2025 parliamentary elections.
Critics have called the timing suspicious, with Kryeziu pointing out parallels to the 2021 election, where Kurti’s candidacy was blocked by a judicial ruling.
