Peregraf — The New Generation Movement (NGM) has approved a broader political agreement with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) covering cooperation on Iraqi and Kurdistan Region political affairs, including participation in the formation of Iraq's next government, and selected its candidate for a ministerial position in Baghdad.
The decisions were made during a meeting of the movement's Political Council, chaired by Rebwar Awrahman, deputy leader of the NGM
According to the agreement, New Generation is expected to receive one ministry in the new Iraqi government.
Sources told Peregraf that Srwa Abdulwahid — head of the New Generation Movement's bloc in Iraq's Council of Representatives and sister of party leader Shaswar Abdulwahid — has been nominated by the movement for the anticipated ministerial post, which is expected to be the Ministry of Environment.
Agreement With PUK Approved
In its official statement, the Political Council said the understanding reached with the PUK covers issues "vital for the lives and livelihoods of the people" and expressed hope the agreement would soon be formally signed.
The statement added that the council unanimously approved the agreement and endorsed proceeding with its signing.
It also confirmed that the movement unanimously selected its candidate for the ministry it expects to receive in Baghdad.
Political Realignment After Shaswar's Release
The growing coordination between the PUK and New Generation follows a series of meetings held after Shaswar Abdulwahid, president of the New Generation Movement, was released on bail in January 2026 following approximately five months in detention over multiple legal cases.
After his release, New Generation announced a new political phase and opened negotiations with the PUK regarding alliances and government formation.
Toward a New Kurdish Coalition
On February 17, Bafel Talabani, president of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, visited Shaswar Abdulwahid for a second time to discuss a formal coalition agreement aimed at shaping the next Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet.
Abdulwahid later stated that the agreement focused mainly on governance and institutional reform.
He also emphasized the importance of maintaining political balance in negotiations with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) over senior government positions.
According to Abdulwahid, the PUK–New Generation alliance would negotiate with the KDP as a bloc holding between 38 and 40 seats in the Kurdistan Parliament.
New Generation currently holds 15 seats in the Kurdistan Parliament and three seats in Iraq's Council of Representatives, following the November 2025 Iraqi parliamentary elections.