Iraq’s census results spell substantial changes for Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Region’s share of the federal budget would increase by around one billion dollars annually, while the Region’s seats in the Iraqi parliament would see a drop

Oil and budget deals spark renewed hope for Erbil-Baghdad ties

EU welcomes Iraq's budget amendments, commends 'improved' Erbil-Baghdad relations

“The adopted amendments to the budget law are a good step in that regard, but the next steps are equally important,” Anouar El-Anouni, spokesperson for the EU Foreign Affairs, told The New Region.

Erbil, Baghdad reach agreement to finance 2025 salaries without issues: KRG minister

The agreement follows lengthy negotiations between Erbil and Baghdad

Iraqi parliament passes budget amendments, paving way for resuming Kurdish oil exports

Iraqi lawmakers on Sunday passed budget amendments, paving the way for the resumption of the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports to the international market

KRG delegation holds budget talks with federal finance ministry

The delegations are set to continue their meetings on Saturday “to resolve the remaining technical remarks” until the two sides reach an agreement that would ensure the Region’s salaries for the entirety of 2025.

Top Shiite bloc rules out passing Iraqi budget amendments on Sunday

Passing the bill has been repeatedly opposed by lawmakers from central and southern Iraq

Iraqi PM calls for passing budget amendments relating to Kurdistan’s oil

If passed, the bill could result in restarting the export of the Region’s oil through the Ceyhan port, nearly two years after they were halted.

KRG demands uninterrupted salaries, full federal budget share from Baghdad

“Starting from 2026, the Kurdistan Region will no longer ask for salaries from the federal government, but rather The Kurdistan Region’s share of the budget needs to be sent,” the KRG spokesperson noted