The Syrian People's Assembly is scheduled to convene its opening session after the Eid al-Adha holiday, a senior Syrian official informed Al-Modon. This significant announcement sets the stage for the formation of the new legislative body. Assembly proceedings will begin once election results for Hassakeh, Qamishli, and Ain al-Arab are certified and their respective appeals periods conclude. At that point, only three seats designated for Suweida will remain unfilled, preventing the Assembly from reaching its full statutory quorum. These outstanding Suweida seats are the final vacancies before the legislative body can be considered complete, showing the importance of these remaining positions for the Assembly's full operational capacity. The official further clarified that the opening session would proceed promptly following the Eid al-Adha celebrations, signaling the imminent commencement of legislative work. The full statutory quorum is a critical requirement for the legitimate functioning of the People's Assembly, ensuring all regions are represented as per the established legal framework.
Election Results Finalized
The Supreme Judicial Elections Committee has officially released the names of the winning candidates in the electoral districts of Hassakeh, Qamishli, and Ain al-Arab (Kobani). This marks a key step in the electoral process, bringing the Assembly closer to its full composition. In the Hassakeh electoral center, a total of 12 candidates competed vigorously for 3 available seats. The turnout within the electoral colleges for this district was notably high, reaching 138 out of 150 eligible members, demonstrating significant participation in the indirect election process. Similarly, the Qamishli electoral center saw 7 candidates contest 4 seats, where 168 out of 198 eligible members participated in the electoral colleges, reflecting a strong engagement from the electors. Additionally, 13 candidates vied for 3 seats in Ain al-Arab, a district located in the Aleppo countryside, with the results now finalized and officially published. These finalized results pave the way for the People's Assembly to convene its opening session after the Eid al-Adha holiday, as previously announced, allowing for the certification of these electoral outcomes and the completion of the appeals period. The certification process ensures the integrity and validity of the election results, a necessary step before the newly elected members can take their seats.
Assembly Composition and Quorum
The list of 70 members designated for direct appointment by President Ahmad al-Sharaa is complete and is anticipated to be formally announced in the coming days. These presidential appointees constitute one-third of the parliament's total membership, playing a significant role in the legislative body's composition and balance. The Syrian People’s Assembly comprises a total of 210 members. Of these, 140 members are elected indirectly through electoral colleges, representing a majority of the legislative body, while the remaining 70 are appointed directly by the President of the Republic. This structure establishes a specific balance between elected and appointed representatives within the Assembly, designed to ensure broad representation and stability. The legislative term for the People's Assembly is set at 30 months, with a provision for potential extension beyond this initial period, allowing for flexibility in the political calendar. The appointment of these 70 members by President Ahmad al-Sharaa is a key component in forming the complete legislative body, complementing the indirectly elected members. Their formal announcement is awaited as the final pieces of the Assembly's composition fall into place. The full complement of 210 members is essential for the Assembly to effectively carry out its legislative duties and represent the Syrian people.
Suweida's Vacant Seats
Seats allocated to Suweida governorate will remain vacant. These vacancies are expected to persist until security conditions within the governorate permit elections to be held. The inability to conduct elections in Suweida means the three seats designated for the region in the People's Assembly cannot be filled at this time. This situation contributes to the Assembly's current inability to reach its full statutory quorum, despite other electoral processes nearing completion. The postponement of elections in Suweida shows the ongoing security challenges in certain areas of Syria, impacting the full formation of the legislative body and delaying complete representation. The People's Assembly awaits an improvement in these conditions to proceed with filling the remaining three positions, which are key for the Assembly to operate at its full capacity and with complete regional representation. The three seats reserved for Suweida are a critical element in achieving the total membership of 210, and their absence prevents the Assembly from being fully constituted. This ongoing challenge notes the complex environment in which the Syrian legislative process is unfolding.
