Baghdad/NINA/ – First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Adnan Faihan al-Dulaimi, affirmed that "the Iraqi Constitution served as a foundation for building a federal state with a parliamentary republican system."

A statement from the First Deputy Speaker’s media office noted that Faihan sponsored the "Iraqi-European Forum for Constitutional Dialogue," held this Thursday in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, under the theme: "Constitutional Transformations and the Building of a Democratic State in Southern Europe: Lessons and Opportunities for Iraq." The event was attended by a group of constitutional and legal experts from Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Faihan pointed out that the Iraqi Constitution provided the basis for establishing a federal state with a parliamentary republican system and reflected the will of the people. He noted that "the passage of five electoral cycles since its implementation has highlighted the need to review constitutional provisions that have caused recurring political deadlocks—a situation that calls for an examination of the constitutional experience through a realistic and responsible perspective."

The First Deputy Speaker explained that the process of constitutional amendment must be viewed from multiple perspectives. This includes the presence of political will—supported by elites and societal experts—the establishment of mutual guarantees among political partners, and the identification of necessary amendments based on practical implementation and achievements to date. Furthermore, a gradual approach should be adopted to carry out these changes, helping to overcome stagnation and alleviate concerns.

Regarding the prioritization of these amendments, Faihan indicated that the proposed changes can be categorized into three levels: essential amendments addressing specific provisions that require revision—such as those concerning the parliamentary session to elect the President of the Republic and the definition of the "largest parliamentary bloc"; reform-oriented amendments, which include adjusting the number of members of the House of Representatives, managing oil and gas wealth, and the election of provincial councils and governors; and, finally, strategic amendments concerning the structure of state authorities—most notably the establishment of the Federation Council (Senate)—as well as the operational details and constitutional status of independent commissions. / End





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