Kosovo

Elbert Krasniqi is a Kosovar politician currently serving as the Minister of Local Government Administration. A leader of the New Democratic Initiative of Kosovo (IRDK), he has been a prominent advocate for the Egyptian community in Kosovo. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo and held positions in the municipal assembly of Peja. Krasniqi is known for his work in local democracy and his efforts to protect the integrity of Kosovar elections against external interference.

Dimal Basha is a Kosovan politician and analyst who currently serves as the Speaker of the Assembly of Kosovo, having been elected to the position on August 26, 2025. Born in Ferizaj in 1979, he holds degrees in International Criminal Law from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and International Relations from The New School in New York. Before his political career, Basha worked in the office of U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel and as a data analyst in the United States. A long-time member of the Vetëvendosje party, he previously served three terms as a Member of the Assembly, where he held seats on several key parliamentary committees, including those focused on foreign affairs, legislation, and intelligence oversight.

Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz is a Kosovar politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Second Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo. Born in Skopje, she spent much of her early life in exile in Germany following the political persecution of her father, activist Jusuf Gërvalla. A law graduate from the University of Hamburg, she returned to Kosovo to enter national politics, eventually leading the Guxo party. She is known for her efforts to depoliticize the Foreign Ministry and improve the professional standards of Kosovo's diplomatic corps.

Nenad Rašić is a Kosovo Serb politician currently serving as the Minister for Communities and Returns in the government of Kosovo. A graduate in economics, he previously worked in the private sector before entering politics, where he became a founding member of the Independent Liberal Party. Throughout his career, he has served as the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare and as a member of the Assembly of Kosovo. Known for his moderate political views and willingness to cooperate with the central government, Rašić has faced significant opposition from the Serb List and Serbian state officials. He currently leads the For Freedom, Justice and Survival party, which he registered in 2024.

Saranda Bogujevci is a Kosovar politician currently serving as the Minister of Culture and Tourism, a position she assumed in February 2026. Prior to her ministerial appointment, she served as a member of the Assembly of Kosovo from 2017 to 2026. A survivor of the 1999 Podujevo massacre, in which she lost fourteen family members and sustained multiple gunshot wounds, Bogujevci has become a prominent public figure known for her resilience and dedication to public service in Kosovo.

Albin Kurti is a Kosovar politician and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, having served in the role since 2021, with a previous term in 2020. A prominent student leader during the late 1990s, he was a key figure in non-violent resistance against Yugoslav rule and later became a leading activist for self-determination. As the founder and leader of the Vetëvendosje movement, Kurti has focused his political career on anti-corruption, social justice, and institutional reform. Under his administration, Kosovo has pursued fiscal consolidation and economic growth, while navigating complex regional relations and energy challenges.

Arben Vitia is a Kosovar politician and medical doctor currently serving as the Minister of Health of Kosovo. A member of the Vetëvendosje movement, he has held the ministerial portfolio across multiple administrations, notably leading the country's healthcare response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to his ministerial career, he served as the director of the healthcare and social welfare department for the Municipality of Pristina and has been a prominent leader within his party's branch in the capital. His policy focus includes improving access to essential medicines, reforming specialized treatment funding, and expanding healthcare infrastructure.

Artane Rizvanolli is a Kosovar economist and politician currently serving as the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Kosovo. Appointed in 2021, she has focused her tenure on energy sector reform, including the implementation of a long-term energy strategy aimed at decarbonization and the expansion of renewable energy capacities. Before entering government, she worked as a researcher, policy advisor, and university lecturer for over a decade, specializing in private sector development and public finance. She holds a PhD in economics from the University of Staffordshire.

Ejup Maqedonci is a Kosovar career officer and politician who has served as the Minister of Defense of Kosovo since August 2023. A veteran of the Kosovo Liberation Army, he held various leadership roles within the Kosovo Security Force, including commanding the Rapid Reaction Brigade and serving as Head of the Department of Operations and Training. He holds advanced degrees in military studies from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the United States Army War College, and has been inducted into the halls of fame of both institutions.

Hajrulla Çeku is a Kosovar politician currently serving as the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo. Before his ministerial appointment, he was a prominent civil society activist focused on urban planning, cultural heritage, and environmental protection. He previously served as a Deputy Minister of Tourism and Environment in Albania and was a member of the Assembly of Kosovo from 2019 to 2021. Çeku holds a master's degree in governance and local development from the University of Trento and the University of Regensburg.

Xhelal Sveçla is a Kosovar politician and dentist currently serving as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo. A long-time activist, he was a student leader during the 1990s and a member of the Kosovo Liberation Army. He later became a key figure in the Vetëvendosje movement, focusing on social change and institutional oversight. Before his current ministerial role, he served as a Member of Parliament and held various administrative positions, including director of the inspectorate for the Municipality of Pristina.

Mimoza Kusari-Lila is a Kosovar politician and a prominent member of the political party The Alternative. She has held several high-level positions in the government of Kosovo, including serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she made history as the first female mayor of Gjakova, serving from 2013 to 2017. With an academic background in economics and management from the University of Prishtina and institutions in the United States, she has also worked extensively with international organizations such as the World Bank and USAID. Her career is marked by a focus on economic development, public service, and leadership in both the private and public sectors.

Glauk Konjufca serves as a Minister of the Government of Kosovo in Kosovo, Kosovo. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.

Rasim Demiri serves as a Minister of the Government of Kosovo in Kosovo, Kosovo. Further biographical details are not yet available from official sources.