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The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) deems the offensive remarks made by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Donika Gërvalla toward Television 7 and journalist Leonard Kerquki, host of the program Pressing, as unacceptable and unbefitting of her public office.

AJK strongly condemns such language from a senior state official, as it seeks to undermine the work of both the media outlet and the journalist — particularly given that she herself has previously granted an interview to the same outlet.

AJK calls on acting government officials and representatives of the former ruling party to exercise restraint in their public statements and to refrain from continuing direct attacks against the media.

AJK further condemns any form of violence or intolerance manifested during live political debates.

Reporter Details	Other threats to journalists, Leonard Kërquki, Prishtinë,12.11.2025
Case description	The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) deems the offensive remarks made by Acting Deputy Prime Minister Donika Gërvalla toward Television 7 and journalist Leonard Kerquki, host of the program Pressing, as unacceptable and unbefitting of her public office.
State	Kosovo
Name and Surname	Leonard Kërquki
Gender	Male
Date	12.11.2025
City	Prishtinë
Type of Incident	Other threats to journalists
From who	By public officials
The Offender / Suspect	Donika Gërvalla
Type of media	Radio and Television
Media Name	T7, Pressing
Source	Facebook
Public Prosecutor
Judiciary
Judiciary Status
Legal Closure
Has the Journalist Association been notified?	Yes
Has the incident been reported to the authorities?
Has the incident been reported to the XXX?
Associations Respond	AJK strongly condemns such language from a senior state official, as it seeks to undermine the work of both the media outlet and the journalist — particularly given that she herself has previously granted an interview to the same outlet. AJK calls on acting government officials and representatives of the former ruling party to exercise restraint in their public statements and to refrain from continuing direct attacks against the media. AJK further condemns any form of violence or intolerance manifested during live political debates.