Iraq Parliamentary Paralysis Intensifies Over PMF Law Disagreement

The Iraqi Parliament is paralyzed by a boycott led by the Shiite Coordination Framework over the PMF Law. Lawmaker Jawad Al-Yasari states that sessions are unlikely to resume during Ramadan, with the stalemate causing calls for early elections. The parliament has struggled since early 2025 due to quorum issues and political disputes.

The Iraqi Parliament faces significant paralysis as lawmakers persist in their boycott of sessions, specifically over the omission of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Service and Retirement Law from the agenda. Lawmaker Jawad Al-Yasari indicated that this boycott is primarily led by the Shiite Coordination Framework, the key supporter of the PMF bill, resulting in repeated cancellations of parliamentary meetings.

Al-Yasari expressed concerns regarding the near future of parliament, suggesting that continued political disputes will likely prevent any reconvening during Ramadan. It appears sessions may remain suspended until after Eid al-Fitr, contingent upon a political resolution regarding the PMF law.

Moreover, since the beginning of 2025, the Iraqi Parliament has been unable to conduct sessions effectively due to persistent issues of quorum and boycotts from political factions. This ongoing legislative stalemate has triggered demands for early elections and potential dissolution of parliament.

The Iraqi Parliament is currently in a state of paralysis due to ongoing boycotts related to the PMF Law, primarily led by the Shiite Coordination Framework. With continued disputes, it seems unlikely that they will resume sessions during Ramadan, pushing the likelihood of resolution to after Eid al-Fitr. The current impasse has sparked discussions surrounding early elections and parliament’s dissolution as potential solutions to the legislative deadlock.

Original Source: shafaq.com