PRISTINA – Kosovo lawmakers on Wednesday failed to elect a new government, paving the way for an early election following a monthslong political crisis in the small Balkan nation.

Prime Minister-designate Glauk Konjufca, from the governing Self-Determination Movement party won 56 votes in the 120-member assembly, which is just short of a majority needed for the election.

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The vote is a blow for the governing party of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The party won the most votes at an election in February, but not enough to rule alone. It has since failed to form a political alliance that would secure a parliamentary majority.

President Vlosa Osmani now must dissolve parliament and call an early vote within 10 days.

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