Political ‘veto’ impeding second term for PM Sudani: State of Law Zuhair al-Jalabi of the State of Law Coalition said that the chances of incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani are "very low." News
President Barzani receives Maliki in Erbil for discussions on government formation Maliki’s visit reportedly aims to seek Barzani’s view on the Kurds’ demands for the next cabinet. News
Former PM Maliki to visit Erbil for gov't formation talks The New Region has learned that head of the State of Law Coalition Nouri al-Maliki is set to visit Erbil to discuss the formation of the next Iraqi cabinet with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani. News
Maliki urges high election turnout, ethical campaigning Speaking at a State of Law coalition electoral list launch, former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said that not voting in the country's upcoming parliamentary elections merely serves "those who harbor ill intentions toward Iraq and its people." News
Iraqi lawmaker decries potential absence of Syrian president from Arab summit as 'insult to Iraq' Alaa al-Hadadi, a member of Iraq's State of Law Coalition, said the possible absence of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad would be an insult to Iraq, also threatening a withdrawal of the Coalition from the political process. News
Maliki pushes for Iraq election law amendments, sparking debate Thair al-Jubouri, an MP from Maliki’s State of Law Coalition, told The New Region that his party seeks an election law ensuring fairness and transparency in electoral competition News
Early elections call falls flat; Sadr, Maliki, Kadhimi alliance looms Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, stressed the importance of adhering to the government program of Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, particularly the clause advocating for early elections by the end of 2024. News
News Iraqi lawmaker decries potential absence of Syrian president from Arab summit as 'insult to Iraq'