2006 Kosovan presidential election

Indirect election for the President of Kosovo 2006 Kosovan presidential election 48px|border|link= presidential no 2004 Kosovan presidential election 2004 10 February 2006 2008 Kosovan presidential election 2008 80 (1st & 2nd rounds; two-thirds of 120) or simple majority (3rd round) 120 members of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo 150x150px Fatmir Sejdiu Democratic League of Kosovo 78, 77, 80 President Elected President Ibrahim Rugova (died) / Nexhat Daci (acting) Democratic League of Kosovo Fatmir Sejdiu Democratic League of Kosovo An indirect election for the President of Kosovo was held on 10 February 2006. The election by the Assembly of Kosovo was convened following the death of President Ibrahim Rugova on 21 January 2006.OSCE report on the 10 February 2006 plenary session of the Assembly of Kosovo https://www.osce.org/sites/default/files/f/documents/2/3/21128.pdf Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) 10 February 2006 4 April 2026Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo https://unmik.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/s-2006-361.pdf United Nations 5 June 2006 4 April 2026 Fatmir Sejdiu of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) was the sole candidate, nominated by his party. No other candidates were proposed. The election followed the rules of the Constitutional Framework (Section 9.2.8) and the Assembly’s Rules of Procedure: secret ballot, with a two-thirds majority of all 120 members (80 votes) required in the first two rounds. If unsuccessful, a third round would be held (simple majority of votes cast). Ten seats reserved for Serb representatives remained empty due to their ongoing boycott of the Assembly since the March 2004 unrest.New president elected in Kosovo http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4701112.stm BBC News 10 February 2006 4 April 2026 Sejdiu was elected in the third round after receiving exactly 80 votes. Background President Ibrahim Rugova died on 21 January 2006 after a long battle with lung cancer. His death created a vacancy in the largely ceremonial but symbolically important office of President. Speaker of the Assembly Nexhat Daci replaced Rugova in an acting capacity. The Assembly convened a special plenary session on 10 February 2006 (originally planned for 9 February but postponed at the request of the Democratic Party of Kosovo). The session was chaired by Acting President Nexhat Daci. The LDK nominated Sejdiu, a long-time party leader and law professor, as the consensus candidate. Major parties, including the PDK, supported the process as a non-partisan act of unity ahead of status negotiations.Kosovar Parliament Elects New President https://www.rferl.org/a/1065638.html Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 10 February 2006 4 April 2026 Results 110 members were present (10 seats reserved for Serb representatives remained empty due to the ongoing boycott since the March 2004 unrest). Voting took place in three rounds by secret ballot. Kolë Berisha (LDK) formally nominated Sejdiu. Hashim Thaçi (PDK) confirmed his party’s positive participation. + Results of the 2006 Kosovan presidential election Candidate Party First round Second round Third round Votes % Votes % Votes % Fatmir Sejdiu LDK 78 65.0% 77 64.2% 80 73.4% Against — — — — 12 11.0% Invalid ballots — — — — 17 15.6% Valid votes — 92 84.4% Required majority 80 votes 80 votes 61 votes Total ballots cast — 109 90.8% 110 Members of the Assembly present (10 Serb seats empty due to boycott) 120 registered members of the Assembly Fatmir Sejdiu was declared elected after the third round. Aftermath Sejdiu was sworn in immediately and delivered a short inaugural address emphasizing unity, continuity with Rugova’s legacy, and inter-ethnic cooperation. The election was widely welcomed by the international community (OSCE, EU, UNMIK) as smooth and in full compliance with the Constitutional Framework.OSCE Chairman-in-Office welcomes election of Kosovo president https://www.osce.org/cio/47100 OSCE 13 February 2006 4 April 2026 Sejdiu served as President until 2010 (re-elected in 2008). References Sources OSCE report on the 10 February 2006 plenary session of the Assembly of Kosovo (primary source for vote counts and procedure) UN Secretary-General report S/2006/361 (confirms 80 votes in favour) BBC News: New president elected in Kosovo (10 February 2006) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Kosovar Parliament Elects New President Category:Presidential elections in Kosovo Kosovo Presidential election Category:February 2006 in Europe Category:February 2006 elections