Iraqi President Barham Salih to designate Mohammed Allawi as Prime Minister this evening

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In implementation of the directives of the President ... the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq defines the largest parliamentary bloc

The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court

 December 22, 2019 1:04 PM

Direct: Today, Sunday, the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq issued a statement regarding the determination of the largest parliamentary bloc mentioned in Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005, at the request of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih.

The spokesman for the Supreme Federal Court, Iyas Samuk, said that the President of the Republic asked the Supreme Federal Court to determine the largest bloc mentioned in Article (76) of the constitution on Thursday, December 19, and accordingly the court held a session with its entire members to consider the request.

The Samuk added that the court decided to place the above-listed application subject to scrutiny and deliberation by the Federal Supreme Court at its session on December 22, 2019.

He continued: The court concluded, after deliberation and scrutiny, and after referring to the priorities of its interpretation of the ruling of Article (76) of the 2005 constitution, that the term (the largest number of parliamentary blocs) means either the bloc formed after the elections through one electoral list, or the bloc formed after the elections from Two or more lists of electoral lists, entered the House of Representatives and became its seat after entering the Council and its members took the oath in the first session, which is more numerous than the rest of the blocs.

The Samuk indicated that, accordingly, the President of the Republic assigns its candidate to form a cabinet in accordance with the provisions of Article (76) of the Constitution and within the period specified therein .

The Spokesman for the Federal Supreme Court in Iraq stated that this is what the Supreme Federal Court decided upon in accordance with its decisions mentioned above in the interpretation of Article (76) of the constitution and the statement of the concept of the largest number of parliamentary blocs .

The Samuk stressed that the decisions of the Federal Supreme Court are final and binding on all legislative, executive and judicial authorities stipulated in Article (47) of the Constitution, and that the Supreme Federal Court is one of its components according to the provisions of Article (89) of the Constitution, it is bound by the provisions and decisions issued by it.

He continued: "Accordingly, the Federal Supreme Court decides its commitment to its aforementioned decisions, which are attached to this decision to interpret the provision of Article (76) of the Constitution in accordance with what was stated in them. Law of the Federal Supreme Court edited at the session of December 22, 2019. "

And last Thursday, the constitutional deadline for choosing a new prime minister for Iraq ended after accepting the resignation of former Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi (the head of the current daily caretaker government), which is limited to 15 days.

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The first political comment on the Federal Court’s response regarding the largest bloc .. and Saleh’s advice

Editing Date: 12/22/2019 12:46 • 760 times read

{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The first political comment was issued, minutes after the Supreme Federal Court responded to the request of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, to inquire about the largest bloc from which the next prime minister is nominated, with the expiry of the constitutional deadline for the nomination of the candidate.

"The Federal Court confirmed its decision," said the politician and former deputy, Haider Al-Mulla, in a tweet on Twitter. "As for the rest of the larger bloc or the Reform and Building Alliance {combined".]
He advised Mullah President {Barham Salih} saying: “Forget all of that liberation {in Baghdad} and Al-Haboubi {in Nasiriyah} and the rest of the squares is the largest bloc, so I will judge you.”
The Federal Court announced today, in its response to the request of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, regarding the determination of the largest bloc, that "the expression (the largest number of parliamentary blocs") mentioned in Article (76) of the constitution means either the bloc formed after the elections through one electoral list, or the bloc Formed after the elections from two or more lists from the electoral lists and entered the House of Representatives and became its seats after entering the Council and its members took the oath in the first session the most numerous of the rest of the blocs, then the President of the Republic assigns its candidate to form a cabinet in accordance with the provisions of Article (76) of the Constitution and during a For the period specified therein.
She said in a statement that "this is settled by the Federal Supreme Court under the resolutions mentioned above in the interpretation of Article 76 of the Constitution and the concept of a statement in the parliamentary bloc , the most numerous" .anthy

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Deputy: The Federal Court decision gives the president the right to choose the prime minister

Editing Date: 12/22/2019 13:27 • 290 times read

{Baghdad: Al Furat News} Member of the House of Representatives, Fayek Sheikh Ali, commented today, Sunday, on the Federal Court’s decision regarding the largest bloc.

He said in a tweet on his Twitter account: "O Iraqis, oh demonstrators: The Federal Court's decision shortly regarding (the largest bloc) gives the right to the president of the republic to appoint a person chosen by the people as prime minister! The other major winner of the 2018 elections. is over

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Foreign investors are starting to withdraw from Iraq

 

 

 12/22/2019 05:53:50

 

Shafaq News / The Associated Press revealed that foreign investors started to withdraw from Iraq due to the repercussions of the demonstrations taking place in the country and the accompanying acts of violence and sabotage.

The agency said in a report that until now the disturbances did not seriously affect the main artery of the Iraqi economy, that is, oil, which generates 6-7 billion dollars per month, equivalent to 90 percent of the country's income, and oil exports did not face any cuts, he said. Senior officials of the Ministry of Oil.

She added, that production was also not affected by the repeated sit-ins and the closure of roads leading to the major oil fields in the south, where the bulk of Iraq’s oil resources were located, but future investments are now under threat.

The agency quoted "Zap Sethna", one of the founders of "Partners in the Northern Gulf", an investment company with work experience in Iraq, as saying that foreign investors are withdrawing from deals in the energy sector and other sectors as well.

"We had American supporters ready to participate and to pump money into Iraq, but they turned back on their heels," said Sethna.

The agency noted that there are other investors worried about the slow pace of forming the new government after the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi under the pressure of protests.

It is expected that the political blocs will name a new consensus candidate during this week to assume the post of prime minister.

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22-12-2019 03:40 PM

Legal: The choice of the next prime minister is optional and does not depend on the largest bloc

 

 

 

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22-12-2019 12:24 PM

The Federal Court issues a statement regarding the determination of the largest bloc

 

 

Baghdad / news

The Federal Supreme Court issued a statement regarding the determination of the largest parliamentary bloc.

"The President of the Republic asked the Supreme Federal Court to determine the largest bloc mentioned in Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005," said Iyas Samuk, spokesperson for the Supreme Federal Court, in a statement received by Al-Ikhbaria.

He explained that "the court received the request on Thursday (19/12/2019), and accordingly the court held a session to consider the request, on Sunday morning with all its members, and issued the following decision:

"The above-listed application was subject to scrutiny and deliberation by the Federal Supreme Court at its session held on 22/12/2019 and arrived after deliberation and scrutiny and after referring to the priorities for its interpretation of the provision of Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005 in accordance with its decision issued on 25/23 / 2010 with the number (25 / federal / 2010) which I confirmed by its decision dated 11/8/2014 with the number (45 / TC / 2014) and their contents, that the term “the largest number of parliamentary bloc” mentioned in Article (76) of the constitution means As for the bloc formed after the elections through one electoral list, or the bloc formed after the elections from two lists One or more of the electoral lists and entered the House of Representatives and became seats after it entered the Council and its members took the oath in the first session, the largest number of the rest of the blocs, then the President of the Republic assigns its candidate to form a cabinet in accordance with the provisions of Article (76) of the Constitution and within the period specified therein

This is what the Supreme Federal Court decided upon according to its aforementioned decisions in the interpretation of Article (76) of the constitution and by clarifying the concept of the largest number of parliamentary blocs.

Whereas the decisions of the Federal Supreme Court are final and binding on all legislative, executive, and judicial authorities stipulated in Article (47) of the Constitution and that the Federal Supreme Court is one of its components in accordance with the provisions of Article (89) of the Constitution, it is bound by the rulings and decisions issued and accordingly, the Federal Supreme Court decides Its commitment to its aforementioned decisions, attached to this decision, to interpret the provision of Article (76) of the Constitution in accordance with what was stated in them, and this decision was issued by agreement in full and binding according to the provisions of Article (94) of the Constitution and Article (5) of the Federal Supreme Court Law Study of 22.12.2019. "

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22-12-2019 03:13 PM

Official: President Saleh is under great Iranian pressure, the equation may fluctuate for the remaining hours

 

 

Baghdad - news

An official familiar with the Iraqi Presidency Office confirmed today, Sunday, the Iranian pressure on the President of the Republic, Barham Saleh, to pass Qusay al-Suhail, a candidate for the political blocs loyal to Iran, to the post of prime minister, indicating that the pressures may fluctuate the equation during the remaining hours.

The official, who refused to reveal his name, said in a statement to an Arab newspaper, seen by "Al-Akhbaria", that "Saleh is exposed to an unprecedented Iranian pressure campaign, to pass the candidate of the blocs within the" construction "coalition, Qusay al-Suhail, to head the government, which was presented by both Al-Amiri and Al-Maliki, and enjoys the support of the commander of the "Quds Force" in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Qassem Soleimani.

He added: "The leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah, who is in charge of the Iraqi file, Muhammad Kawtharani, has managed in the past hours to persuade several Sunni forces to proceed with this option, including the alliance of forces to which Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi belongs."

He pointed out that "the religious authority in Najaf maintains the name of Al-Suhail, as well as the" Sadrist movement "led by Muqtada Al-Sadr, in addition to the protesting street, which led Saleh to refuse to take him to the street as a candidate from him," explaining that "Iranian pressure in particular, may You can change the equation during the remaining hours. "

The official continued: "Saleh is awaiting the decision of the Federal Court or its answer about his inquiry regarding the legitimacy or constitutionality of his selection as a candidate for the government from outside the" largest bloc ", stressing that" the President of the Republic is trying to assign a person who is not provocative and does not bring him to the people's curse, which led him to send the inquiry , So that its movement is supported by the highest legislative authority in the country, especially since its decisions are not subject to appeal or discrimination.

 

 

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12/22/2019 12:58

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The High Judiciary announces the date for choosing the members of the Electoral Commission

Baghdad / Obelisk: The media center of the Supreme Judicial Council announced, on Sunday, December 22, 2019, that tomorrow, members of the Electoral Commission will be chosen.

"The members of the Independent High Electoral Commission will be chosen on Monday," said a statement of the Judicial Council, received by the obelisk.

He added that "the drawing of lots will be conducted by the judges at the headquarters of the Supreme Judicial Council."

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22-12-2019 02:32 PM

Al-Halbousi and Negervan Barzani are discussing choosing a candidate for prime minister to succeed Abdul Mahdi

 

 

Baghdad - news

Today, Sunday, Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi discussed with the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Al-Barzani, the selection of a candidate for prime minister to succeed the resigned Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi.

A statement of Al-Halbousi's office received "Al-Ikhbaria", a copy of it, that "the Speaker of the House of Representatives discussed with the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Erbil, the latest developments on the Iraqi scene."
He added, "The two parties also discussed the selection of a candidate for prime minister of Iraq, to succeed Adel Abdul-Mahdi."

It is noteworthy that this morning, Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi arrived in Erbil, to discuss with the leaders in Kurdistan several files related to the current conditions, including the issue of agreement on the next prime minister.

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How about letting the people decide and not you Iranian scumbags.  

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12/22/2019 12:34

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Legal expert clarifies: The Federal Court has identified the other masses as the largest bloc

Baghdad / Obelisk: Sunday (December 22, 2019), a legal expert said that the statement of the Federal Court to respond to the request of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, regarding the largest bloc, makes the "Saeroon" bloc supported by the leader of the Sadrist movement, is the largest bloc in Parliament.

Harb said in an interview with (Baghdad Today), that "the Federal Court decision determined the adoption of the largest number of parliamentary blocs that take place after entering the parliament, so that the number of its members of representatives is more than the members of any other bloc after obtaining the status of deputy and repeating it the constitutional oath."

He emphasized, "All the blocs that took place after this time have no constitutional value, but we return to the first session that took place after the elections in adopting the largest bloc,"

He continued: "It appears that what was stated in the court decision applies to the list of others, as it is the largest bloc in Parliament."

The Federal Supreme Court, had responded, earlier in the day, to the request of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, on the "largest parliamentary bloc."

"The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, asked the Supreme Federal Court to determine the largest bloc mentioned in Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005," he said, adding that "the court On Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, all of its members were received by the court on Thursday, December 19 (2019).

He added that the court issued the following decision: 2005, by virtue of its decision issued on 25/3/2010 with the number (25 / federal / 2010), which it affirmed by its decision issued on 11/8/2014 with the number (45 / t.S / 2014) and their contents, that the term (the largest number of parliamentary blocs) mentioned in Article (76) of the constitution means either the bloc that was formed after the elections through one electoral list, or the bloc that was formed after the elections from two or more lists from the electoral lists and entered the parliament Representatives, and its seats became after it entered the parliament and its members took the oath in the first session, which is more numerous than the rest of the blocs. The President of the Republic assigns its candidate to form a cabinet in accordance with the provisions of Article (76) of the constitution and within the period specified therein.

He continued: "This is what the Supreme Federal Court decided upon according to its aforementioned decisions in the interpretation of Article (76) of the constitution and by clarifying the concept of the largest number of parliamentary blocs."

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After the Federal Court statement .. a legal expert defines the "largest bloc"

 

 

Shafaq News / Today, Sunday, legal expert Tariq Harb identified the "largest bloc" after the Supreme Federal Court statement on this.

Harb said in a post on his social networking site Facebook: "The most parliamentary bloc is determined first by the records of the House of Representatives on 9/3/2018 on the day of the first session, as the blocs took place after that date, and on 24/10/2018 the government gave birth to Abdul Mahdi and the President of the Republic from a bloc New was not available on 3/9 ".

He added that "the court ruling depends on the date of the elections and the first session, and those who held 54 seats were the most, and their deputies took the constitutional oath stipulated by the Supreme Court ruling."

Spokesman for the Federal Supreme Court, Eyas Al-Samouk, issued a press statement regarding the "largest bloc", as he stated in the statement that was mentioned to Shafak News:

"The President of the Republic asked the Supreme Federal Court to determine the largest bloc mentioned in Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005.

The court received the request on Thursday, 19/12/2019, and accordingly the court held a session to consider the application, on Sunday morning, 22/12/2019, with all its members and issued the following decision:

The above-listed application put it under scrutiny and deliberation by the Federal Supreme Court in its session held on December 22, 2019 and reached after deliberation and scrutiny and after referring to the priorities for its interpretation of the provision of Article (76) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq for the year 2005, according to its decision issued on 3/25/ 2010 with the number (25 / federal / 2010), which I confirmed by its decision dated 11/8/2014 with the number (45 / TC / 2014) and their contents, that the term (the largest number of parliamentary bloc) mentioned in Article (76) of the constitution means either The bloc that was formed after the elections through one electoral list, or the bloc that was formed after the elections from two lists a More than the electoral lists and it entered the House of Representatives and became their seats after entering the Council and NATO members are sworn constitutional in most first session a number of other blocs, whatsoever, the President of the Republic assign its candidate to form the Council of Ministers in accordance with the provisions of Article 76 of the Constitution and within the period specified therein.

This is what the Supreme Federal Court decided upon according to its aforementioned decisions in the interpretation of Article (76) of the constitution and by clarifying the concept of the largest number of parliamentary blocs.

Whereas, the decisions of the Federal Supreme Court are final and binding on all legislative, executive, and judicial authorities stipulated in Article (47) of the Constitution, and that the Federal Supreme Court is one of its components according to the provisions of Article (89) of the Constitution, it is bound by the rulings and decisions it issues, and accordingly the Supreme Federal Court decides its commitment With its aforementioned decisions, which are attached to this decision to interpret the provision of Article (76) of the Constitution in accordance with what was stated in them and this decision was issued in full and binding agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article (94) of the Constitution and Article (5) of the Federal Supreme Court Law and edited at the sitting (Dated 22/12/2019)).

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22-12-2019 04:05 PM

Parliament: Saleh will announce the appointment of "Allawi" as Prime Minister today

 

 

Baghdad - news

The deputy and head of the "Bayrak Al-Khair" bloc, Mohammed Al-Khaldi, expected today, Sunday, the President of the Republic's declaration of "Mohammed Allawi" as prime minister today.

Al-Khalidi told Al-Akhbaria that President Barham Saleh will today decide his choice of a personality to form the new government, noting that "it is a choice before Saleh and he cannot violate the constitutional deadline."

He added: "I expect the president to put the name of Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi as prime minister, as his nomination came from representatives of different political blocs and he won the support of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives." This character. "

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Territory Presidency: Al-Halbousi and Barzani agree on choosing a prime minister

Editing Date: 12/22/2019 15:40 • 205 times read

{Baghdad: Al Furat News} Today, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, in Erbil, the latest developments on the Iraqi scene and the selection of a candidate for the Prime Minister of Iraq, to succeed Adel Abdul-Mahdi, and they agreed on “joint support for the political process And assisting the partners in choosing the next Iraqi prime minister, consistent with the will and demands of the people of Iraq. "

The Presidency of the Kurdistan Region stated in a statement that Barzani received, before Sunday afternoon, al-Halbousi and discussed the two sides "during a meeting that was fraternal atmosphere filled with frankness, attended by Fouad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the situation in Iraq and the region and the issue of forming the new cabinet of the Iraqi federal government and the draft laws currently presented On the Iraqi parliament. "
The views of the two sides agreed during the meeting to "work together to find positive ways to solve problems in a way that meets the legitimate demands and serves all the country, people and components of Iraq," according to the statement.
The two sides also agreed to "jointly support the political process and assist the partners in choosing the next Iraqi prime minister in accordance with the will and demands of the people of Iraq."

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US agency: Foreign investors began to withdraw from Iraq due to the repercussions of the demonstrations

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The American Associated Press revealed that foreign investors began to withdraw from Iraq because of the repercussions of the demonstrations taking place in the country and the accompanying acts of violence and sabotage.
The agency said in a report that followed him / information /, that "until now the disturbances did not seriously affect the main artery of the Iraqi economy, that is, oil, which generates 6-7 billion dollars per month, equivalent to 90 percent of the state's income, and oil exports did not face Any cuts, according to senior officials of the Ministry of Oil.
She added, "Production was also not affected by the repeated sit-ins and the closure of roads leading to the major oil fields in the south, where the bulk of Iraq’s oil resources are located , but future investments are under threat now."
"Zap Sethna," one of the founders of "Partners in the Northern Gulf," an investment company with work experience in Iraq , said, "Foreign investors are withdrawing from deals in the energy sector and other sectors as well."
"We had American supporters ready to participate and to pump money into Iraq , but they turned back on their heels," Sethna added .
The agency noted that "there are other investors worried about the slow pace of forming the new government after the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi under the pressure of protests. It is expected that the political blocs will name a new consensus candidate during this week to assume the post of prime minister. Ended / 25

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Kurdistan President, Iraqi Speaker Discuss Closer Erbil-Baghdad Cooperations

 

 Basnews English 22/12/2019 - 17:00 Published in Kurdistan

 

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ERBIL — Kurdistan Region President on Sunday received Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi in Erbil where they discussed a range of issues, including the relations between the regional and federal governments.

Halbusi arrived in Erbil in an unannounced visit earlier the day.

Barzani and the Iraqi parliament speaker exchanged views on the latest political developments in the country as well as the current discussions at the legislature over amendments of several law.

According to the readout of the meeting, issued by Kurdistan presidency website, they also agreed to work closer so to find solution to the disputes between Erbil and Baghdad.

On the prolonged disagreements over the appointment of a new prime minister in Baghdad, Barzani and Halbusi agreed to cooperate with other partners to accelerate the process in a direction that it would serve the interests of the people above all.

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KURDISTAN REGION PRESIDENT MEETS IRAQI PARLIAMENT SPEAKER IN ERBIL

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi in Erbil, December 22, 2019. (KRP photo) 

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SULAIMANI — As protests continue in Baghdad and the southern provinces, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohammed al-Halbusi in Erbil on Sunday (December 22). 

Barzani and Halbusi discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the issue of forming of a new federal government, as well as several draft laws currently under consideration by the parliament in Baghdad. They were joined in the meeting by federal Minister of Finance Fuad Hussein, the Region’s presidency said in a statement.

The two sides agreed to work together to find positive ways to craft solutions that serve the country and meet the legitimate demands of the protesters, who have called for deep reforms to the way Iraq is governed.

They also agreed to “jointly support the political process and assist the partners in choosing the next prime minister in line with the will and demands of the people of Iraq,” the statement read.

Caretaker Premier Adil Abdul Mahdi resigned last month and the parliament approved his resignation on December 1 after two months of serious anti-government unrest in Baghdad and the southern provinces.

On Sunday, the Iraqi Supreme Federal Court called on President Barham Salih to designate a candidate from the largest bloc in parliament for the position of prime minister

Protesters have rejected several candidates floated by the political parties, saying that they will not accept anyone who has occupied a position in government before.

The Council of Representatives must approve any new prime minister.

Iraq’s top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, said on Friday that an early election was the only way out of the current unrest gripping the country and a new government should be formed soon.

(NRT Digital Media)

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IRAQI SUPREME COURT CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO DESIGNATE CANDIDATE FROM LARGEST BLOC

The building of Iraqi Supreme Federal Court (File) 

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SULAIMANI — The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court on Sunday (December 22) called on President Barham Salih to designate a candidate for prime minister from the largest parliamentary bloc, passing responsibility back to the executive.

In response to a request by Salih on December 19 asking the court to designate the largest bloc, the judiciary decided that the largest bloc was the coalition that was created after the election and existed at the moment that lawmakers took their oaths as members of the Council of Representatives.

“If there is no coalition with a majority in parliament, the list that won the most votes during the election would be counted as the largest bloc,” said Spokesperson for the Supreme Federal Court Ilyas Samuk.

The federal court also called on the Iraqi president to designate a candidate from the “largest bloc” pursuant to Article 76 of the Constitution.

Just over a year after becoming prime minister in a consensus deal, the Council of Representatives accepted Adil Abdul Mahdi's resignation in early December after two months of street protests against  the government. He now leads a caretaker government.

The Council of Representatives is set to meet on Monday to discuss the situation and, if a new prime minister is not chosen, it is possible that President Salih will take over as acting prime minster.

NRT Digital Media reporter in Baghdad Omed Muhammad said that protesters have so far rejected every candidate that has been suggested by the parties because of their connections with the political establishment.

Sadrist Movement politician and current Minister of Higher Education Qusay al-Suhail has been floated by Bina as a possible prime minister, but has been soundly rejected by protesters, saying that they will not accept anyone who has occupied a position in government before.

(NRT Digital Media)

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Federal Court Clarifies on “Largest Bloc” as Iraq Struggles to Find a New PM

 

 Basnews English 22/12/2019 - 13:08 Published in Iraq

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/569169

ERBIL — Iraq’s Federal Court issued a statement on Sunday in response to a request by country’s president to define and determine the “largest bloc” of the parliament.

According to the Iraqi Constitution, the president is required to nominate a candidate from the largest parliamentary bloc for the position of Iraq’s premiership after Adil Abdul Mahdi resigned last month.

The controversy over which bloc is the largest at the legislature, in addition to the political tensions in the country, have created obstacles to the process of appointing a successor for Abdul Mahdi, for which President Barham Salih had asked the Federal Court to make the decision.

A spokesperson for the Federal Court said on Sunday that the members convened and reviewed the case, and they defined the largest bloc as the bloc which was formed after the election and has entered the parliament.

It further explained that the block could be of one electoral list or the alliance of two or more electoral lists.

However, the statement did not name any bloc currently at the parliament.

Based on this ruling, the Iraqi president is required to introduce the candidate of the largest bloc now so the parliament can vote if it is not rejected under the pressure of the ongoing protests in Iraq.

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Is this new guy an Iranian puppet or do we know if the people support him? 🤠

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Sounds like the Supreme court ruled that Sadr and the people make up the largest block. It will be interesting to see if Saleh picks one of the names put forth by the people. I'm still rooting for Shabibi. I know it's a long shot but he i the guy who would ramrod the monetary reform that has brought all of us together.

Go Shabs!

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Iraqi parliament speaker in Erbil to discuss government formation with senior KRG officials

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Masoud Barzani (right), leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), during a meeting with Mohammed al-Halbousi, Iraq's Parliament Speaker, Erbil, Dec. 22, 2019. (Photo: Masoud Barzani)

 

 

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi visited Erbil on Sunday to meet with senior Kurdistan Region officials and discuss the latest developments in Iraq, including the selection of the country’s next prime minister.

In his meeting with Masoud Barzani, President of the leading Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Halbousi discussed the latest political and security progress in Iraq, with an in-depth discussion on finding a solution to the current crisis in Iraq and the formation of the new Iraqi government, a statement on the KDP leader’s website said. Iraqi Finance Minister Fuad Hussein also attended the meeting.

Barzani and Halbousi shed light on the amendment of the laws in the Iraqi Parliament, especially the new law of election, the statement read. Both sides emphasized that any change to the laws should be in the best interest of the people of Iraq.

The meeting concluded with a discussion about the political developments at the regional level in the Middle East.

Elsewhere, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker met with Kurdistan Region President Nichervan Barzani to discuss the draft laws that are currently presented in the Iraqi Parliament, a statement from President Barzani’s press office stated.

During the meeting, both sides agreed on joint efforts and cooperation to find a roadmap to solve the issues in Iraq that address the legitimate demands of the people and to serve the various components and factions in Iraq, the statement added.

Both President Nechirvan Barzani and Halbousi “agreed to jointly support the political process and assist the partners in choosing the next Iraqi prime minister in line with the will and demands of the people of Iraq.”

The Iraqi Parliament Speaker’s visit comes at a time where political entities in Iraq are looking to nominate and select a new prime minister amid ongoing nationwide protests, which have forced current Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to announce his resignation.

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22-12-2019 09:59 PM

The President of the Republic sets three conditions for naming the next Prime Minister

 

 

Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya:
President Barham Saleh, on Sunday, laid down three conditions for accepting the appointment of the next prime minister, the most prominent of which is the nomination of the largest bloc and the nomination of the candidate by Parliament.
International media quoted a grave source from Saleh as saying that "Iraqi President Barham Salih is awaiting an official response from the House of Representatives, in which he determines the largest bloc and the name of its candidate according to 3 conditions."
The source explained that "the conditions of the Iraqi president to obtain an official response from the House of Representatives and determine the name of the largest bloc and mention the name of the candidate."
The source close to Saleh said that "the president has indicated his willingness to resign before appointing a candidate who does not win the approval of the people."