Iraq Parliament Stalemate Deepens Over PMF Law Dispute

The Iraqi Parliament remains paralyzed due to a boycott related to the PMF Law. Lawmaker Jawad Al-Yasari states that the Shiite Coordination Framework leads the boycott, indicating sessions may not resume until after Ramadan. The ongoing deadlock has prompted calls for early elections and dissolution of the parliament.

The Iraqi Parliament is currently facing a significant stalemate as lawmakers continue to boycott sessions due to the exclusion of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Service and Retirement Law from the agenda. Lawmaker Jawad Al-Yasari noted that the Shiite Coordination Framework, which strongly supports the bill, is actively leading this boycott, thus preventing the assembly from conducting any sessions.

Al-Yasari further indicated that the ongoing political discord suggests that the parliament might not reconvene during Ramadan. He stated, “Sessions may remain suspended until after Eid al-Fitr, depending on a political agreement on the PMF law.” This situation underscores the broader issues surrounding governance in the country.

Since the beginning of 2025, the Iraqi Parliament has been unable to conduct effective sessions due to a consistent lack of quorum and continuous political boycotts. The resulting legislative deadlock has raised concerns, leading to calls for the possibility of early elections and the dissolution of parliament if the impasse continues.

The Iraqi Parliament is currently in a significant deadlock due to a boycott over the PMF Law. With little progress expected during Ramadan and the ongoing political disputes, legislative activity remains severely impacted. The impasse has incited discussions surrounding the necessity for early elections and a potential dissolution of parliament if resolutions are not reached.

Original Source: shafaq.com