In seeking a second term, Rama has entered the race with his Prishtina Beyond vision, which according to the chatbot created on the platform to showcase the projects of his first term aims to “go beyond the usual and expected boundaries of developing a city.” In his campaign, Rama casts himself as the architect to shape the city, who now aims to complete the blueprints he began in his first term. Half of his election program consists of projects, which according to him, he has already begun implementing in his first term.

The program of mobility seeks to make public transport the most attractive option for citizens by 2030. Rama promises to complete the outer ring of the capital with seven exit and entry points, connecting neighborhoods without burdening the center and avoiding transit traffic. At the core of the program is TRIP (New Transport of Prishtina), which he says will provide a modern fleet of fully electric buses that will run every six minutes on main lines by 2026. This system would be complemented by TRIM (New Transport Metropolitan), an inter-municipal authority connecting Prishtina with Podujevo, Obiliq, Lipjan and Gračanica, offering special and zone-based tickets and a fleet of electric buses. Rama also promises to operationalize the Prishtina–Fushë Kosovë electric tram.

For healthcare, Rama promises a radical transformation of public services by building and renovating modern infrastructure and expanding their range of services. The plan also envisages the construction of a 200-bed capital hospital dedicated exclusively to Prishtina residents, which would provide specialist services and reduce overload at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK).

The education plan highlights full-day education, which is currently implemented in 12 schools with around 5,000 students, offering free hot meals, extracurricular activities and safe environments. Over the next four years, the plan is to extend this standard to all primary schools in the capital. Rama also promises that Prishtina will have, for the first time, an arts high school, offering specialized education in drama, music and visual arts for talented children.

For culture, youth and sports, Rama promises to turn Prishtina into a dynamic and creative center. He pledges a full reconstruction of cultural infrastructure, including the Palace of Youth and Sports, the Dodona Theater and the ABC Cinema, as well as transforming the Tulltore into an Art-Tech center. The program also foresees new cultural centers in neighborhoods such as Dardani, Llukar and Ulpianë. Rama promises support for the independent scene through funds for artists and festivals, guaranteeing international events such as the Sunny Hill Festival and the Ramë Lahaj International Opera Festival — positioning Prishtina on the global cultural map. In sports, the program includes building a new stadium in Hajvali, adding new stands for football clubs such as Flamurtari and Ramiz Sadiku, and renovating 22 sports fields in schools and neighborhoods to ensure every school has space for physical activity.

Ultimately, Rama’s program envisions a visionary, dynamic, digital capital, well connected to surrounding villages and municipalities through construction of an inner ring for urban circulation and a large ring for transit traffic.

Çeku entered the race for Prishtina’s top post with a two-term program, Prishtina 2035, described as a ten-year vision. The program sets out plans for the first four years in each sector, followed by a ten-year vision. This structure is meant to convey that Çeku’s Prishtina is not an improvised project, but a city planned in phases — from most urgent needs to a decade-long strategic vision.

In his program for Prishtina, Çeku identifies issues which can no longer wait, with equality as its goal: depoliticizing public enterprises, which he says cause the mismanagement of core problems; solving traffic chaos by creating accessible, inclusive public transport; reforming waste management through digitalization and recycling; expanding green spaces; restoring community governance by involving citizens in decision-making through neighborhood councils; and digitizing municipal services.

In urbanism, Çeku promises to complete the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and establish zoning plans as a way to end urban chaos. As a guarantee against unauthorized construction he aims to finalize the cadastral map and create a digital database for every property within the first four years.

Regarding mobility, Çeku promises to expand the bus fleet — prioritizing electric buses — create dedicated bus lanes and build four peripheral Park & Ride parking lots to relieve the city center of cars. In the first four years, he also aims to manage major traffic arteries with intelligent traffic lights and advanced control systems. In the 2035 vision, Prishtina is a city where public transport is the main option, bicycles are part of standard infrastructure and free movement is no longer hindered by traffic jams.

The environment and waste management are central to the program. Çeku proposes reforms to the Pastrimi enterprise, including the purchase of 1,500 new containers, installing transfer stations within the first four years and the introduction of digital billing. By 2035, his plan is for the capital to have recycling and construction-waste treatment plants, transforming the waste sector into a job-creating economic chain.

Regarding citizen involvement in decision-making, Çeku aims to build participatory mechanisms for communities. He promises the establishment of neighborhood councils with a direct role in setting community priorities. In the first four years, participatory budgeting and the publication of municipal contracts will be launched, while by 2035 the vision is for the municipality to function as an open institution where citizens have access not only to data but also to decision-making processes.

In education and health, the program promises investments in new kindergartens and the modernization of schools in the first four years, along with equipping family medicine centers with modern devices and expanding diagnostic services. Like other candidates, Çeku’s plan also foresees the construction of the Prishtina Regional Hospital. By 2035, Prishtina is planned to have an even network of schools and health centers in every neighborhood, ensuring equal access to services for children and the elderly.

The economy and culture are addressed in projects such as the Industrial Park of Bërnica and the ICT Tower — planned for the first four years — which aim to create spaces for innovation and start-ups. In the 2035 vision, Prishtina is seen as a regional center of technology and culture, with tourism developed through city branding, a Visitor Center and enhanced sports infrastructure.

Ismaili is running for mayor of Prishtina for the second time with a program he calls the Solutions Platform, a plan he describes as taking measurable steps in turning Prishtina into a functional city. He claims that the program is based on personal experience: endless traffic jams, unlit streets, neighborhoods filled with dust, concrete and garbage.

Rather than a multi-year vision, Ismaili promises immediate solutions to problems he considers urgent. He groups his promises into five priorities: reopening George Bush Street in the first week of his mandate; unblocking traffic within 18 months; lighting the streets and managing stray dogs humanely; cleaning neighborhoods 24/7; and returning concreted public spaces to the community. He calls these measures the foundation of his first term, setting a standard by which citizens will judge his work through tangible changes within the first months.

In mobility, Ismaili promises to purchase 100 new low-emission buses over the next four years, running every seven minutes on the main lines via dedicated lanes. By the end of his mandate, he has promised free public transport. Aside from this, he also foresees 60 new traffic lights, five Park & Ride parking lots at the city’s entrances and a digital traffic-management center. These steps, he says, will ease chaos in the capital and enable free movement for pedestrians, bus users and cyclists.

Regarding public safety, he promises to provide lighting for 1,000 streets, the construction of 450 kilometers of new sidewalks, the humane treatment of 5,000 stray dogs and the deployment of 200 security officers in schools and neighborhoods. He sees these measures as the foundation of a city where citizens are not afraid to walk at night and where children can get to school safely.

Furthermore, Ismaili promises 60 new cleaning trucks, 2,100 smart containers and special depots for construction and dense waste. The program also foresees a modern plant to produce energy from waste through recycling.

In the chapter he calls From Concrete to Community, he promises to suspend new building permits for six months to halt the uncontrolled rush of construction. Parallel to this, he aims to plant 100,000 trees within four years, create parks within 300 meters of every home and organize central neighborhoods into five Superblocks that eliminate transit traffic, expand pedestrian spaces and create green corridors for residents. He also promises to implement a Neighborhood Voting system, through which residents can choose one local project per year to improve their neighborhood.

Finally, his program anchors Prishtina’s future in innovation and culture: transforming 10 public buildings into Future Hubs (innovation centers for young people); making the Youth Palace a 24-hour campus for technology and culture; completing the construction of sports stadiums and Olympic swimming pools; establishing a concert hall in Gërmi and opening new cultural centers for children.

During his campaign, he published the first 10 decisions he will sign if he takes office as mayor of Prishtina. In addition to the five main priorities of the program, these include signing an executive decision to clear blocked sidewalks and creating a task force for the construction of the Prishtina Hospital.

Shahini, who has recently returned to politics, entered the race for Prishtina with housing as her central issue. She views housing as the most urgent challenge in a city where living has become increasingly unaffordable.

For her, Prishtina has turned into a concrete marketplace where ordinary residents struggle to find decent housing and prices are far beyond most people’s means. Placing this problem at the center, she is running her campaign from a rented apartment and tallying the monthly expenses of an average-income family. Shahini promises to put the neighborhood and the home at the heart of municipal policy, implying that her mandate will be measured by the quality of life in communities rather than by spectacular projects.

In this vision, housing is not only about building new units, but about a combination of affordable spaces, legal security and supporting infrastructure. Shahini promises to establish a Housing Fund, a mechanism to subsidize rent and guarantee housing for families facing financial crises. She also proposes new taxes on unused and unoccupied homes, compelling owners to put them on the market instead of leaving them as frozen capital that distorts house prices. Furthermore, she promises that every construction project will go through the Urbanika mechanism, a public development corporation that would build, manage, and activate municipal property through a social and urban mission — linking the development of integrated neighborhoods with investments in services, infrastructure and green spaces.

Her approach is closely linked to urban planning and social justice. She proposes that new neighborhoods be developed only when supporting infrastructure, like roads, sewers, schools and kindergartens, is guaranteed; likewise, construction that foresees only concrete will be banned. This vision, according to Shahini’s program, is not anti-development but rather advocates for fair and equitable development, where communities do not turn into ghetto neighborhoods lacking basic services.

The mobility program promises a series of immediate, short-term measures to ease circulation and improve urban life. Shahini pledges to limit the loading and unloading of goods, as well as the circulation of heavy machinery, to quiet hours; to create fast-rotation parking lots at city entrances; and to build multi-story parking facilities in neighborhoods such as Bregu i Diellit, Ulpiana and Dardania to free public space for pedestrians and greenery. A fleet of 50 minibuses is planned to safely transport students to school, while public transport will be expanded with 40 new buses and an additional 40 minibuses for narrow streets.

In health, her program focuses on close, preventive care. She promises to reorganize family medicine centers to meet neighborhood needs, ensure functional laboratories and reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. She also emphasizes the importance of caring for mothers and babies, providing support from pregnancy through postpartum, including training for midwives and nurses. Shahini has also promised free screenings for cervical cancer, health education in schools and regular visits to the dentist and ophthalmologist, placing public health at the center of policy.

The environment is another pillar. She promises to plant 100,000 trees, create parks in every neighborhood and reclaim green public spaces currently occupied by parking lots and buildings.

In education, an area where Shahini is also known for her expertise, she promises to build 10 new schools, reduce class sizes and make education more inclusive. She also aims to integrate cultural education into schools and develop programs that create spaces for art, music and reading for children, so their energy isn’t focused solely on academic subjects.

Unlike most other candidates, Shahini presents a detailed plan for retirees. Across several neighborhoods, she promises to transform five facilities into community centers, which will provide older adults with access to basic health care and opportunities for social activities that promote “active aging.” The program also foresees expanding home health visits for elderly people with chronic illnesses — supported by specialized training for nurses and social workers — and engaging retirees in an intergenerational volunteer program, where they contribute to the community through school lectures, agritourism projects and other activities that draw on their professional experience.

Shahini’s program also pays attention to culture and nightlife. She promises transparent grants for independent organizations and artists, the renewal of cultural spaces, a Prishtina museum that tells the city’s history and a decentralized approach to culture rather than one concentrated only in the center. For nightlife, she promises safe spaces, cooperation with businesses, and the creation of areas where the youth and young artists can perform — seeing this as an economic and cultural potential for the capital.

In conclusion, Besa Shahini’s program is built on the idea that every policy should begin from the home and neighborhood. For her, housing is the node that connects transportation, health, education and culture. Her promise is simple: a Prishtina where no one is left without decent housing and where every neighborhood is livable, green and has quality services.

Four years after running for the top spot in Istog, Berisha has entered the race for Prishtina with a program he calls a “contract with the citizens,” which includes seven priorities, starting with education and health, infrastructure, the economy, security, culture and the environment.

Berisha’s campaign aims to set him apart from the programs of the other three candidates, Rama, Çeku and Ismaili, which, according to him, contain megalomaniacal projects for a city that suffers from basic problems.

Unlike the rhetoric of other campaigns, his program adopts a practical tone: immediate solutions to basic issues such as drinking water, sewage, lighting and waste, excluding these from the list of “promises” because, as he puts it, they are obligations that must be met within the first year.

In education and youth, Berisha promises to transform schools into modern spaces, with digital classrooms, dedicated bus transportation for students, clean toilets and safe courtyards.

The program also envisages building a new campus with five high schools and renovating 15 existing schools, alongside 15 new nurseries and expanded after-school programs. For young people, it proposes opening vocational schools for IT and practical trades, scholarships for outstanding students, psychological support and youth centers with music studios, multipurpose gyms, art cinemas and creative spaces.

In health, the program focuses on prevention. A new family medicine center and the modernization of existing centers will be accompanied by digital health cards and online appointment applications. Berisha promises free annual check-ups for every citizen, awareness campaigns for heart health, diabetes and mental health, as well as telemedicine for online consultations. Young families would receive subsidies for childbirth and healthy school meals, while older adults would benefit from modern homes with dignified care. The plan also includes building a rehabilitation center for people with drug and alcohol addictions, and a program for caring for stray dogs through sterilization, vaccination and adoption.

In infrastructure and transport, Berisha proposes rapid legalization of properties and planned urbanization by 2030, with neighborhoods meeting the conditions for basic services. He promises 20 kilometers of new sidewalks, solar lighting, two new squares, underpasses and slow-moving pedestrian streets. Public transport would be equipped with 50 electric buses, regular lines for every neighborhood and village, an app for schedules and tickets, and discounted fares for pensioners and students. In addition, two large underground parking lots are planned, with a Park & Ride system, similar to the other candidates’ proposals, which is already known and has begun to be implemented.

In security and administration, Berisha promises the deployment of police officers near schools and in neighborhoods, 1,000 security cameras, 100 modern radars and an app for reporting violence. He proposes legalizing over 46,000 unauthorized constructions through a digital procedure within 6–12 months, making municipal services 100% online, publishing every euro spent in real time and introducing participatory budgeting for citizens.

In culture, Berisha foresees doubling the budget, creating a calendar of festivals for music, film, and gastronomy, and dedicating 1% of each major project to public art. The Youth Palace will be restored as a multifunctional center with an Olympic-size swimming pool, an art cinema, music spaces and creative laboratories.

Berisha concludes his program with the environment, envisioning a clean, green Prishtina: planting 40,000 new trees; launching “Adopt a Tree” programs; creating green corridors connecting main parks; and installing a modern irrigation system that makes use of recycled water. Each neighborhood will have a cleaning team and modern containers, while applications will be developed to monitor pollution and implement digital fines.