Emilija Redžepi (Емилија Реџепи)
Born in Prizren, Kosovo. A long-serving member of the Assembly of Kosovo representing the traditional Bosniak community of Prizren, Peja, and the Župa valley. She served as Minister of Administration and Local Government before her appointment as Third Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, championing inter-ethnic harmony, mother-tongue Bosniak education, and regional diplomacy.
Why they matter
The highest-ranking Bosniak political figure in the government of the Republic of Kosovo.
Key achievements
- ◆Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo (2021–Present)
- ◆Founder and President of Nova Demokratska Stranka (NDS)
- ◆Secured constitutional guarantees and state funding for Bosnian language curriculum in Kosovo schools
Origin and lineage
Lifelong resident of Prizren; leader of the Kosovan Bosniak political community.
Sources and verification
Profile checked 2026-09-11. Quotes, videos and stock portraits from the draft were removed; ancestry claims that the source does not support are stated as contested.