Iraqi parliament to conduct first reading of 2027 budget ‘next week’: Lawmaker

“During its visit to the Prime Minister, the committee agreed on many issues, including the agreement to send the 2027 budget,” said MP Ekhlas al-Dulaimi.

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Iraqi parliament speakership backs controversial PMF law: Deputy speaker

Faihan “affirmed that the enactment of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law is a reward for the sacrifices of the martyrs and the wounded and the heroism of its men,” a statement from his office read.

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Iraq borrowing bill a ‘temporary measure’: Advisor

Mudher Mohammed Salih, financial advisor to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, said if the borrowing law was approved, it would be “a temporary measure to ensure the continuation of spending until the budget is approved, and does not represent a permanent alternative to the general budget.”

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Iraqi parliament proposes borrowing bill as Strait of Hormuz closure hits economy

The Iraqi parliament has completed a draft for a domestic and foreign borrowing bill as a means to alleviate the country's finances, which have been significantly affected by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iraq sentences Sunni MP to 2 years imprisonment over corruption case

Karbouli, from Anbar, has been a member of parliament since 2010 and is currently on his fourth term as a lawmaker.

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Kurdish civil servant salaries ‘red line’: Deputy speaker

Atrushi said that Erbil has never shirked its obligations toward Baghdad, noting that the previous government’s so-called “flexibility” is a constitutional commitment, not a violation of the law.

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Over 20 MPs leave Sudani’s alliance following parliament tussle in cabinet vote

The withdrawing parties include the National Contract Bloc (14 seats) led by Falih al-Fayyadh and the Sumerians Movement (5 seats) led by Ahmed al-Asadi.

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Zaidi's government approved by parliament; 14 of 23 ministers appointed

14 nominated ministers were confirmed by the Iraqi parliament during Thursday's session, leaving nine posts left to be filled.

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Iraqi parliament to vote on Zaidi’s cabinet Thursday

The agenda published by the parliament’s media office includes only one item: “Voting on the ministerial program and the government of the Prime Minister-designate, Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi.”

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