Iraq’s parliament faces a deepening stalemate as lawmakers boycott sessions over the exclusion of the PMF Law. The Shiite Coordination Framework is identified as a key obstructionist. Concerns grow that parliament will not reconvene during Ramadan, leading to potential calls for early elections and likely dissolution.
The Iraqi Parliament continues to experience significant paralysis as lawmakers persist in their boycott of sessions, notably due to the exclusion of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Service and Retirement Law from the agenda. Lawmaker Jawad Al-Yasari indicated that the Shiite Coordination Framework, which predominantly supports the bill, is largely responsible for the disruption, consistently obstructing the convening of parliamentary sessions.
Al-Yasari expressed concerns regarding the ongoing political disputes, indicating that it is improbable for parliament to reconvene during the holy month of Ramadan. He noted that sessions could remain suspended until after Eid al-Fitr unless there is a political consensus surrounding the PMF law.
Since the beginning of 2025, the Iraqi Parliament has been unable to hold sessions effectively due to issues with quorum and ongoing political boycotts. This legislative impasse has intensified calls for early elections and the potential dissolution of the parliament.
The ongoing boycott within the Iraqi Parliament, particularly over the PMF Law, has resulted in a profound legislative stalemate. With lawmakers persistently absent and political disputes escalating, the chances of reconvening sessions this Ramadan appear bleak. Without a resolution or political agreement, the prospect of early elections or parliament dissolution remains a pressing consideration for Iraq’s governing body.
Original Source: shafaq.com
