Last Sunday, Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court ratified the results of last month’s parliamentary elections, confirming that caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al‑Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition secured the largest number of seats but fell short of a majority.
Court Certification
The court declared that the voting process complied with all constitutional and legal requirements and that no irregularities affected its validity. The Independent High Electoral Commission had submitted the final results to the court on Monday after resolving 853 complaints about the election.
Election Results
Al‑Sudani’s coalition won 46 seats in the 329‑seat parliament. Other major blocs received the following: the former prime minister Nouri al‑Maliki’s coalition 29 seats, the Sadiqoun Bloc led by Qais al‑Khazali 28 seats, the Kurdistan Democratic Party 27 seats, and the Taqaddum party of former speaker Mohammed al‑Halbousi 27 seats. Shiite alliances and lists captured 187 seats, Sunni groups 77 seats, Kurdish groups 56 seats, and 9 seats were reserved for minority members.
Coalition Dynamics
Al‑Sudani came to power in 2022 with the backing of the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Iran‑backed Shiite parties. It remains unclear whether that coalition will support him again. With no single bloc able to form a government alone, political leaders have begun negotiations to build a ruling coalition.
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court ratified the election, giving al‑Sudani’s coalition the most seats but no majority.
- The parliament has 329 seats, with Shiite alliances holding 187 seats.
- Negotiations are underway to create a coalition government.
The certification marks a critical step in Iraq’s ongoing political process, but the fragmented results mean that coalition talks will be essential to establish a functioning government.
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