Parliament

Weekly roundup: Iraq and Syria grow bilateral ties

Head of INIS travels to Damascus again. Syrian Shia leader travels to Baghdad. Foreign Minister meets with regional leaders. Jordanian Speaker travels…

Apr 25

Weekly roundup: Parliamentary elections set for November

Council of Ministers votes on election date. Nationwide teachers strike. New member of the FSC sworn in. New British Ambassador presents credentials…

Apr 11

Weekly roundup: Sadr announces electoral boycott

Sadr announces electoral boycott. Parliament holds first reading of PMF retirement law. Vote to establish Halabja as a province postponed. North Oil…

Mar 28

Analysis and full translation of the new Popular Mobilization Commission draft law

After weeks of political paralysis, parliament held a first reading of a new PMF bill.

Mar 25

Political deadlock over the PMF Service and Retirement Law

The proposed bill has caused political fissures among the leading Shia parties of the Coordination Framework.

Mar 18

Weekly roundup: Violence in Syria ignites, US ends Iraq electricity waiver

Iraq participates in Syria and Neighboring Countries summit. US sanctions waiver for Iraq expires. PM speaks with US National Security Advisor. PM…

Mar 14

Parliament faces heated debates over legislative proposals

Parliament is expected to undertake a set of contentious debates after Ramadhan, with several controversial laws under discussion.

Mar 6

Weekly roundup: Kurds secure budget law amendment, Sunnis upset with amnesty law suspension

Parliament passes amendment to federal budget law Federal Supreme Court suspends three controversial bills. Governor of Baghdad removed. Head of CMC…

Feb 7

Amended budget law moves KRG oil exports closer to resumption, but hurdles remain

Parliament approves amendment to Article 12 of federal budget law.

Feb 4

Weekly roundup: Rashid attends World Economic Forum in Davos

President attends World Economic Forum in Davos. KRG PM travels to UAE and Jordan. Parliament passes controversial bills. Iraqi leaders congratulate…

Jan 24

Legislative chaos: Supreme Court challenge looms over controversial voting procedure

Parliament's approval of three controversial bills ended in chaos and allegations of procedural violations.

Jan 21

Weekly roundup: Sudani travels to London

PM visits London. Foreign Minister attends Syria meeting in Riyadh. Foreign Minister attends G77 ceremony in New York City. Kurdistan Region President…

Jan 17

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