All articles by - Blerim Vela
Blerim Vela served as Chief of Staff to the President of Kosovo (2021-2023) and holds a PhD in Contemporary European Studies from the University of Sussex.

How can Kosovo’s opposition parties compete again?
An opposition refusing to accept realities that VV understands all too well.

Elections — a chance to change the system, or simply change the government?
What we can expect based on past experiences.

Reforming the electoral system through a citizens’ assembly?
We need to involve citizens, not only parties, in the process of reinventing democracy.

“Border correction” leads to the suspension of reason
The Gordian knot of border correction and import tariffs is self-tied.

Kosovo’s opposition parties need to suggest as well as scrutinize
Lack of coordination and policy suggestions preventing effective opposition in parliament.