Isa Mustafa
| Isa Mustafa | |
|---|---|
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| Prime Minister of Kosovo | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 9 December 2014 | |
| President | Atifete Jahjaga |
| Preceded by | Hashim Thaçi |
| Mayor of Pristina | |
| In office 14 December 2007 – 26 December 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ismet Beqiri |
| Succeeded by | Shpend Ahmeti |
| Minister of Economy and Finances of Republic of Kosova | |
| In office 1991–1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Bujar Bukoshi |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1951 Pristina, Yugoslavia (now Kosovo) |
| Political party | Democratic League of Kosovo |
| Spouse(s) | Qevsere Mustafa |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Pristina |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Isa Mustafa ([ɪˈsɑ mʉsˈtɑfä]; born 15 May 1951) is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo[a] and leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK). Mustafa was Mayor of Pristina from December 2007 to December 2013.
Early life
Mustafa was born in the village of Prapashtica, in the Gollak Highlands of Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo) on 15 May 1951, to Albanian parents.[1] He finished Primary and High School in Pristina, and attended the University of Pristina in the Faculty of Economics, where he obtained a master's degree and a PhD.[1] In 1974, he began his professional work, as an examiner at the University of Pristina.[1]
Political career
Isa Mustafa began his political career on the 1980s, when he became the head of the municipal government of Pristina, from 1984 to 1988.[1] In the 1990s, as Yugoslavia started to break up, Mustafa became the Minister of Economy and Finances of the government of the Republic of Kosova, in exile, headed by Bujar Bukoshi.[1] During this time, he was issued an arrest warrant within Yugoslavia, which did not become international, making possible his work in Western Europe. Mustafa did not apply for any political asylum, and was able to return to Kosovo anytime if needed.[1]
After the Kosovo War ended on 1999, he returned home, but returned to politics only in 2006 as a High Political Advisor of the then President of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu.
In December 2007, he became the Mayor of Pristina in local elections, beating the vice president of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and one of the ex-commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (UÇK), Fatmir Limaj.[2] He became Mayor of Pristina for the second time, in November 2009.[2]
On 7 November 2010, he became the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo, beating Fatmir Sejdiu in the party leadership election by 235 votes to 124 votes.[3]
On 1 December 2013, he lost reelection to the position of Mayor of Pristina, in what was seen as a major upset, to upcoming politician Shpend Ahmeti. The upset was especially dramatic seeing as it happened in what had been historically known as a Democratic League of Kosovo stronghold.
On 8 December 2014, he became the Prime Minister of Kosovo in a coalition with the Democratic Party of Kosovo. With a PhD in Economics, he claimed that his government will be focused on the economic development of the country.
Government
(as of 16 February 2015)[4]
- Isa Mustafa – Prime Minister
- Hashim Thaçi – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Kujtim Shala – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Culture
- Mahir Yağcilar – Minister for Public Administration
- Arsim Bajrami – Minister for Education, Science and Technology
- Valon Murati – Minister for Diaspora
- Hajredin Kuçi – Minister for Justice
- Avdullah Hoti – Minister for Finance
- Blerand Stavileci – Minister for Economic Development
- Bekim Çollaku – Minister for European Integrations
- Haki Demolli – Minister for Kosovo Security Forces
- Ferid Agani – Minister for Environment and Spatial Planning
- Arban Abrashi – Minister for Labor and Social Welfare
- Edita Tahiri – Minister without Portfolio
- Rasim Demiri – Minister without Portfolio
- Memli Krasniqi – Minister for Agriculture
- Skender Hyseni – Minister for Internal Affairs
- Imet Rrahmani – Minister for Health
- Hykmete Bajrami – Minister for Trade and Industry
- Lutfi Zharku – Minister of Infrastructure
Personal life
Mustafa is married to Qevsere Mustafa and has three children, two sons and a daughter.[5]
Notes and references
Notes:
| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. Kosovo's independence has been recognised by 108 out of 193 United Nations member states. |
References:
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Biografia" (in Albanian). isamustafa.info. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Local Election in Kosovo: Independence accomplished - New goals ahead for Kosovo". World Security Network. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ↑ "Mustafa: Nuk i kam blerë votat" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 7 November 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ↑ official website
- ↑ "Prime Minister's Biography – Isa Mustafa". Kosovo Prime Minister's Office.
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| Political offices | ||
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| New office | Minister of Economy and Finances of Kosova 1991–1999 |
Position abolished |
| Preceded by Ismet Beqiri |
Mayor of Pristina 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Shpend Ahmeti |
| Preceded by Hashim Thaçi |
Prime Minister of Kosovo 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Fatmir Sejdiu |
Leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo 2010–present |
Incumbent |
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