Masrour Barzani Calls for Reactivating Kurdistan Parliament and Forming New Government

Peregraf— Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani called for the reactivation of the Kurdistan Parliament and the formation of a new Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet amid a continuing political deadlock between Kurdish parties.

Speaking at the inauguration of an overpass project in Soran, Barzani said the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) had supported forming the government "from the very first day."

"We favor the reactivation of Parliament and the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government. From the very first day, we have made efforts for the government to be formed quickly," he said.

Barzani added that he hopes all political parties become convinced that restoring parliamentary activity and forming the government is in the interest of both the people of Kurdistan and the political parties themselves.

"The people have given their trust to the parties so that they can faithfully uphold this responsibility and be at the service of the public," he stated.

Growing Pressure Over Political Deadlock

Barzani's remarks came days after nearly 200 Kurdish civil society representatives, academics, writers, religious figures, and political personalities signed a memorandum demanding the immediate reactivation of parliament and an end to the prolonged political paralysis.

The memorandum warned that continued inactivity threatens the legitimacy and effectiveness of Kurdistan Region institutions.

The signatories urged members of parliament to resume sessions, elect the parliamentary presidium, and fulfill what they described as their "historical responsibility."

Parliament Inactive for Around 18 Months

The Kurdistan Parliament has remained effectively inactive since its inaugural session on December 2, 2024, following parliamentary elections held on October 20, 2024.

Aside from the swearing-in ceremony and the approval of MPs' salaries and privileges, parliament has not reconvened.

Disputes between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) over power-sharing arrangements and senior positions have blocked agreement on the parliamentary presidium and the formation of a new government.

Appeal for Political Consensus

The memorandum called on Kurdish political parties to publicly clarify their positions and take serious steps toward resolving the crisis.

It also warned that if parliament remains inactive, legal and political measures may need to be considered regarding the continuation of the current parliamentary term.