In the final moments of the mandate, Osmani reacts after handing over the duty to Albulena Haxhiu: I chose integrity, because the Republic is not an instrument, it is a trust.

Vjosa Osmani has reacted after handing over the duties of the President of Kosovo to the Speaker of Parliament, Albulena Haxhiu. In a response on social media, Osmani stated that she is leaving the Presidency strong and with allies, just as President Ibrahim Rugova had left it. "I am proud that we are leaving this institution more respected in the world. With open doors and strong alliances," said Osmani, adding that over the past 5 years she has learned that sometimes challenges do not come from outside, "but from within, from those who see steadfastness to principles as an obstacle and when loyalty to the state does not align with their daily interests." "Sometimes the greatest challenges do not come from outside. They come when steadfastness to principles begins to be seen as an obstacle rather than a value, and when loyalty to the state does not align with daily interests. And precisely in these moments, a leader must choose between comfort and integrity. I am convinced that I chose integrity, because for me the Republic is not an instrument, it is a trust," declared Osmani.