At a Glance

• Iraqi lawmakers are expected to vote on remaining cabinet positions on Monday, October 12.
• Dilan Ghafoor says the session date has been communicated, although the parliamentary agenda is not yet set.
• Channel8 information indicates the KDP continues to nominate Rebaz Hamlan for construction and housing minister.
• The vote follows delays linked to concerns over unrest after the dinar exchange rate adjustment.

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Iraq’s Council of Representatives is expected to vote on candidates for the remaining cabinet positions on Monday, October 12, according to lawmaker Dilan Ghafoor, as Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi continues efforts to complete his government.

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Key Statements and Focus Area

• Parliamentary Session: “We have received information that Monday, October 12, has been designated for the Council’s session to vote on ministerial candidates.” — Dilan Ghafoor
• KDP Nomination: The Kurdistan Democratic Party continues to nominate Rebaz Hamlan for the Ministry of Construction and Housing, according to information received by Channel8.
• Focus Area: The pending parliamentary vote on candidates for Iraq’s unfilled cabinet positions.

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According to information received by Channel8, the KDP has also nominated Bangen Rekani for the post of deputy prime minister. Hamlan previously failed to secure enough votes during the parliamentary session on May 14, when lawmakers approved al-Zaidi’s government in part.

Fourteen ministers received parliamentary approval at that session, while candidates for other positions failed to obtain the required votes. The remaining nominations include portfolios covering higher education, defense, interior, construction and housing, youth and sports, planning, migration and displacement, tourism, culture, and transportation.

The vote to complete the cabinet had been scheduled for Thursday but did not take place amid concerns about possible unrest following the government’s adjustment of the Iraqi dinar’s exchange rate.

FYI

The formation of Iraq’s federal government requires parliamentary approval of ministerial nominees. When candidates fail to secure the necessary votes, the relevant portfolios can remain unfilled while political parties continue negotiations over nominations and the distribution of government positions.

The proposed addition of new ministries, including a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, has also been discussed as part of broader deliberations over the government’s structure. The final cabinet lineup will depend on the nominations presented and the decisions made by parliament.

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