At a Glance

• The draft 2027 budget bill remains at the Iraqi Ministry of Finance.

• Parliament's legislative recess, originally scheduled for early next month, has been delayed.

• Several draft budget articles continue to draw dispute and political debate.

The Iraqi Council of Representatives has extended its legislative session by 30 days to facilitate the review and approval of the 2027 draft budget law.

Key Statements and Focus Area

• The extension of the legislative session follows a formal request submitted by more than 50 members of parliament.

• Under Article 58 of the Iraqi Constitution, parliament may extend its second legislative term provided the extension does not exceed 30 days.

• Article 57 grants the Council of Representatives authority to prolong any session in which the general budget law is under active debate.

The 2027 draft budget bill was originally expected to reach parliament by mid-month. However, in an unexpected development, the Council of Ministers sent the draft back to the Ministry of Finance to modify line items and secure necessary funding allocations for newly added ministries.

In addition, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has expressed multiple observations and reservations regarding the current draft text.

FYI
The Council of Representatives operates on a schedule of two legislative terms per year, taking a mandatory 30-day recess at the conclusion of each term. The upcoming recess was originally scheduled to begin on November 1 and run through December 1.

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