Lëvizja Vetëvendosje
Self-determination Movement
Self-determination Movement
No affiliated group in the European Parliament
Change of ±0.0 since last election
-2.1 in the last 3 months
The LVV's worldview is rooted in the principle of self-determination and a deep distrust of external administration. It views the state as an instrument for the emancipation of the people and rejects international tutelage. Ideologically, it combines a left-populist welfare state approach with a strong Kosovar-Albanian national consciousness. Its understanding of the individual is collectivist: citizens are not merely voters but active shapers of sovereignty, aiming to definitively overcome the country's historical dependence.
The LVV's agenda centers on a robust commitment to the rule of law and the redistribution of wealth. It advocates for substantial investments in education and healthcare, alongside protecting the domestic economy through state interventions. Its policies primarily target the younger generation, the diaspora, and the working class, who feel alienated by the traditional "war parties". A core objective remains the strengthening of statehood, with the historical ideal of unification with Albania also resonating as a long-term vision for national unity.
Strategically, the LVV has transformed from an extra-parliamentary protest movement employing civil disobedience into a dominant governing force. It often operates in tension with international institutions, advocating for equal footing in foreign policy. While formally committed to strengthening the rule of law, its uncompromising stance against entrenched elites frequently brings it into conflict with established bureaucratic structures. Its role is that of a system disruptor, fundamentally altering Kosovo's political landscape.
Total Duration: 6 years • 2 months • 3 weeks • 1 day
Total Duration: 6 years • 2 months • 3 weeks • 1 day
Total Duration: -
The party participated in government for 88% of the legislative period.
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