In light of the ongoing debate in the Iraqi Parliament over the controversial “Personal Status” law, the European Union (EU) has expressed caution, indicating that it is closely examining the proposed amendments.
Despite facing significant opposition and external pressure, political and religious factions within Iraq’s ruling coalition continue to advocate for the law’s passage.
Channel8 reached out to the EU for its perspective on the matter, referencing claims by Abbas al-Jubouri that the EU had issued warnings regarding potential diplomatic repercussions if the amendments were enacted.
In a detailed inquiry, Channel8 requested the EU’s official stance on the law and asked about the possible consequences of such legislative changes.
In response, EU spokesperson Peter Stano shared the EU’s current position. “The EU is currently analyzing the proposed review of the Personal Status Law. For this, we are reaching out to Iraqi interlocutors seeking their views and using the information available,” Stano stated.
The EU emphasized the importance of aligning the amended law with both Iraq’s legal framework and its international obligations. “We hope that the legislators will ensure the compatibility between the revised text and Iraq’s legal framework and international law obligations, including when it comes to ratified international conventions,” Stano added.
The EU, as indicated in its response, remains committed to monitoring the developments surrounding the law. “We will continue to follow the issue closely,” the spokesperson concluded.
