Political and professional objections are hindering it.. The budget journey is a long matter and Parliament does not know its date
The independent representative in the Iraqi Parliament, Kazem Al-Fayyad, confirmed today, Tuesday (May 28, 2024), that there is no date for voting on the 2024 budget, and explained the reason for this.
Al-Fayad said in a press interview, “There are many comments on the 2024 budget schedules, and there are parliamentary objections to them from parties and representatives, and this is what will delay voting on them,” noting that “there is no specific date for voting or even agreeing on them, as they require very lengthy discussions.”
He added, “Some of the objections are not devoid of political aspects, but there are technical, financial, and professional observations as well,” adding, “But of course, the budget cannot be passed without the major political forces agreeing on it within the House of Representatives.”
The period for extending the legislative term is supposed to end 11 days from now, specifically on June 9, and the start of the legislative recess, with representatives confirming that the discussion in the budget will be prolonged, especially due to the reduction of the governorates’ shares in the development of the regions. However, other representatives said that Parliament will not go into recess. Legislative even after the expiry of the deadline to extend the current legislative term until the budget is resolved.
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