The Kosovar New Romani Party (Albanian: Partia e Re Romake e Kosovës, Romani: Kosovaki Nevi Romani Partia, KNRP) is a political party in Kosovo representing the Romani community.[1] It represents the interests of the Romani community in Kosovo.

History

In the 2014 parliamentary elections the party received 0.09% of the vote,[2] winning one seat reserved for minority groups.[3] Its seat was held by Kujtim Paćaku, who joined the 6+ parliamentary group alongside other minority parties including the Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo, the Vakat Coalition, the Democratic Ashkali Party of Kosovo.[4] Its leader Joldži Šalja became Deputy Minister for Communities and Returns.[5]

References

  1. ↑ CEC certified 18 political entities for early elections for assembly of Republic of Kosovo Central Election Commission
  2. ↑ Results of the 2014 Assembly election Archived 2014-06-30 at the Wayback Machine Central Election Commission
  3. ↑ Tom Lansford (2015) Political Handbook of the World 2015, CQ Press
  4. ↑ Kujtim Paćaku Assembly
  5. ↑ Minister's Deputy: Jollxhi Shala Ministry for Community and Returns
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