A recent ruling by Kosovo's Constitutional Court has barred Parliament Member (MP) Nenad Rashiq from being elected as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.
The court's decision is based on the grounds that he does not currently represent the Serbian community.
The constitutional authority to nominate a Deputy Speaker from the Serbian community belongs to the majority of Serbian MPs.
While the decision aims to unblock the country's months-long political paralysis, it has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts.
Author's summary: Kosovo's court ruling sparks controversy over Deputy Speaker election.