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America sets a new rule to impose fees on countries that devalue their currencies
The US Department of Commerce is putting the finishing touches to a new rule to impose anti-subsidy duties on products from countries that the department sees as depreciating its currencies against the dollar, most likely including China.
The move, taken by Washington on Monday, could be a new nuisance in trade talks between the United States and China just weeks after the world's two largest economies signed a one-stage trade agreement between them and one day after Beijing accused Washington of spreading fear of the rapidly spreading Corona virus that He grew up in China.
In theory, the new rule would allow the Commerce Department to impose duties on China although the US Treasury recently deleted its classification of China as a currency manipulator under the one-stage commercial agreement.
The Commerce Department said the rule would not apply such duties to all imports from a particular country as it does not all harm US industries. "The administration of President Donald Trump is doing the right thing by confronting the problem directly," the ministry said in a statement.
Trade Minister Wilbur Ross said the new rule represents another important step aimed at "creating the space for American companies and workers."
In addition to China, the new base may put other countries' products at risk of increasing tariffs, including Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam and Switzerland.
Member of the Finance Committee: Allawi's mandate will be !delayed until next May ... No budget for this year
link I hope this guy is a lone opinion out a limb by himself
Member of the Finance Committee, Ahmed Hama Rashid, Tuesday (04 February 2020), ruled out .voting on approving the draft 2020 budget, calling for leaving it and focusing on the 2021 budget
Rashid said (Baghdad today), "Allawi's assignment will be during the third month of this year, while the commissioning procedures will continue until the beginning of the fifth month, which coincides with the discussion of the budget law for 2021 according to the Financial Management Law, so it is ".unlikely to pass the 2020 budget
He added that "starting with a discussion of the 2021 budget is better than approving the 2020 budget, of which only a few months remain," noting that "voting on the 2020 budget will make it ".without interest, given the time that will constrain investment projects
A member of the Finance Committee considered that "the Financial Supervision Bureau's follow-up of expenses and submission of final accounts for 2020 is better than passing the budget of the same ".year
The appearance of Mohamed Saleh, the financial advisor to the resigned Prime Minister, Adel AbdelMahdi, warned Thursday (January 30, 2020) that the budget approval will continue to be delayed, .indicating that this will cause the country significant losses
Saleh said in a press statement, "Failure to approve the budget means disrupting the investment of any new projects and relying on spending on current expenditures." And all the goals that are " .supposed to be achieved
He added, "The budget constitutes about 45% of the gross domestic product, and that not approving ".it will cause the country great losses
Raising the stock price improves the reality of trading
The Central Bank of Iraq discussed with the Securities Commission and the Iraq Stock Exchange the mechanism for increasing the return on bank shares and improving the circulation of those stocks, at a time when specialists stressed the importance of adjusting stock prices to attract more investors to support the Iraq Stock Exchange. A statement of the bank confirmed, "Al-Sabah" received a copy of it that this came during the meeting of the Central Governor Ali Mohsen Ismail with the Chairman of the Securities Commission, the Executive Director of the Iraq Stock Exchange and the Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banking Association.
He added: This comes "within the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq in maintaining the stability of the economic process."
Increased yield
He continued: "During the meeting, a mechanism was discussed to increase the return on bank shares, improve the circulation of those shares, as well as increase the transparency of banks to disclose performance and a set of other recommendations."
The low share price and the modest profits distributed by the companies to the shareholders are one of the main reasons facing the increase in trading volume at the local level, while the number of foreign investors (from a distance) in a stable and slow rise requires, according to observers, to review the stock prices offered for trading. As stated in Article (13) of the regulatory instructions for trading securities in the Iraqi market No. (74) for the year 2004: “The price of buying and selling orders is raised or reduced by (50) fils or its multiples
Budget awaits the touches of the new government
More than 30 days have passed since the New Year and Iraq has no general budget, and although its delay has led to negative aspects to the reality of the Iraqi economy and files such as services, appointments, etc., the Finance Committee and experts see it as an "opportunity" for the new government that will invest it properly According to prime minister-designate Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi's ministerial program.
First step
"The budget has been returned to the Ministry of Finance for amendment, and it will be the first step to be discussed, amended and approved by the new cabinet, according to all the data and statements of the government's advisors," finance expert Thamer al-Azzawi told Al-Sabah.
Dr. Mazher Mohammed Saleh, the prime minister's financial advisor, told Al-Sabah that the 2020 budget needs to be reengineered towards reducing expenditures, reducing the deficit, maximizing resources and creating so-called "financial sustainability", i.e., the budget has the capacity to spend, This needs time to prepare it properly," he said, predicting that it will mature in the coming weeks, especially since there is consultation, understanding and exchange of ideas and opinions by the concerned parties, in an effort to take measures in a way that makes the budget permanent, and to enhance resources as much as possible. possible, reducing the deficit, controlling the debt.""
A golden opportunity.
Al-Azzawi added that "the next government will have a golden opportunity to prepare and amend a budget in line with its program, and to implement the promises made by the prime minister in charge of His word.
On Saturday, President Mohamed Tawfiq Allawi was tasked by President Barham Saleh to form the new government.
Allawi pledged to form a government that fights corruption, creates jobs, promotes investment and begins industrial, agricultural and residential projects.
Al-Azzawi acknowledged that it is difficult for the budget to meet ambitions or be able to achieve miracles, especially since the fiscal deficit is large, and the demands of the stage are greater, pointing out: "The task is difficult for the prime minister-designate, but he has a golden opportunity to implement his ideas and projects that he put forward before the commissioning. In days, it's all positive Metrics".
A positive phase.
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that the government of Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi will review some of the paragraphs of the 2020 general budget to address the fiscal deficit.
"The prime minister-designate cannot approve the budget and send it to parliament, until after the vote on his cabinet and his government's program," said Committee member Ahmed Hama, a member of the committee, quoted by the Official Iraqi News Agency.
Disability treatment
"After the parliament votes with an absolute majority on the members of the new government and the ministerial platform, allawi's government can discuss the budget and send it to the House of Representatives," he said.
He also noted that "the prime minister in charge has a long history in the country's fiscal and monetary policy, the budget with a large fiscal deficit of more than 48 trillion dinars" can be reviewed," noting that "the new government will address the fiscal deficit by reconsidering some of the Paragraphs".
He pointed out that "Allawi has many observations on many financial and economic matters in the country, and all problems can be addressed in a short time or in the form of Stages".
Al-Azzawi also emphasizes that "addressing the budget deficit needs to create the right conditions for the factors of production and increase it,
"The expansionary method, which aims to implement public-private partnerships, using development strategies that contribute to the advancement of the local economy."
After a dispute of more than ten years, he moved to reconcile with Al-Sadr and Al-Maliki
A leader in the Sadrist movement revealed, on Tuesday, a political move to reconcile the leader of the movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, with the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki.
"One of the provisions of the agreement that resulted from the Qom meeting is the reconciliation of the parties inside the Shiite house," said the leader, who declined to be identified by name.
And Abizaid: "As the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Secretary General of the Badr Hadi Al-Amiri Organization, is currently seeking to reconcile Muqtada Al-Sadr with the leader of the State of Law coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, especially since they are at odds for more than ten years."
And among the leaders, that "among the terms of the agreement also is to unify the positions of the Shiite parties towards crises that threaten the political system."
just another little article about the budget
Parliamentary Finance: The new government will make adjustments to the budget
The Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed that the next federal government to be formed by Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi will make amendments to the draft budget law in 2020.
Committee member Shirvan Mirza said in a press statement that "the next federal government may make amendments to the federal budget bill for the current year, indicating that this depends on the government's program."
"The government can have a view and other directions and may make changes to the bill and may not make any amendments because it is too late to pass it," he added, pointing out at the same time that it is not currently known whether the government is making any amendments to the draft budget or not?
Among them are ministers and militia leaders .. / 32 / A thousand Iraqis receive salaries from Iran
In Iraq , which Iran controls, as the people of the Iraqi street say, there are many leaders who lead militias subject to Tehran . They themselves are, according to the Iraqis, handed over the country and the slaves to the state of Khamenei , who they owe allegiance to, as protesters describe them in the arenas. Iraqi now.
Apparently, the leaders of the Iraqi militias, which Taatnfz in the lead # Aovernmh_alaracah , our child and large, have not yet breathe of sanctions # Alkhozanh_alomirkah on the involvement of crimes and violations, as described by # Washington , even these came documents leaked to Takngahm more and more.
As documents revealed, / 32 / thousand Iraqis receive salaries directly from Iran, led by armed militia leaders, in addition to figures who held senior positions in the country, including the Ministry of Interior.
The documents that were leaked by the Iranian Revolutionary
The following are the most prominent militia leaders and security services who receive direct salaries from Iran, according to the leaked documents and lists, which were followed by the "Iraq solution".
Al-Amri and Engineer
At the forefront of the documents was the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Organization , # Abu Mahdi , the engineer , who was killed along with the commander of the Jerusalem Corps , # Qassem Suleimani , on January 3, with an American air strike, near Baghdad Airport .
The "engineer" is known in the Iranian payroll as "Jamal Jaafar Muhammad Ali Al-Ibrahimi" and the "engineer" has been working with the Iranian "Revolutionary Guard" since 1984, when he was part of the Iraqi opposition to # Saddam_ Hussein .
The second prominent names in the leaked documents, the commander came # Nizh_badr , # Hadi_alamera , where his name is known in Iran as the salaries of the payroll , "Hadi Farhan al - Amiri."
Currently, Al-Amiri heads the Al-Fateh Alliance, which is the second largest bloc in the Iraqi parliament with 45 seats, and was in close relationship with Soleimani.
Abu Ali Al-Basri and Al-Shaibani
It also came in the Iranian payroll, “Abu Mustafa al-Shaibani,” under the name “Mustafa Abdel Hamid Hussein al-Atabi.” He is currently a security advisor to the Minister of Interior, and a leader in the “Popular Mobilization”, and he had contributions in founding the # Hezbollah_ brigades with the “engineer.”
In the leaked lists, the name “Abu Ali Al-Basri” also came to be known in Iranian statements as “Adnan Ibrahim Mohsen”, and he was recently appointed deputy commander of the PMF after the killing of Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis.
Qasim Al-Araji and Al-Rashed
The statements also included # Qassim_ Al-Aaraji , the former Minister of Interior, who is "Deputy Commander of the Badr Corps", and joined forces loyal to Iran since 1988, and since then he has received salaries from them.
As for “Al-Rashed”, whose name was mentioned in the statement of accounts in the name of “Hassan Kazem Al-Rashid”, he held the position of Minister of Communications in 2014, and assumed the position of Governor of Basra also, which is among the Iranian payrolls since 1991.
Al-Bayati and Al-Muhammadawi
To that, the name book “Muhammad Adeeb Khamas Mahdi Al-Bayati” came in the notebook, where he had held the position of Minister of Human Rights in the Prime Minister # Haider_Abadi .
As stated in the leaked lists, “Abu Muntazir al-Muhammadawi”, where he is known in the payrolls as “Hatem Aswad Muhammad al-Muhammadawi”, who is one of the leaders of the “Badr Corps” led by “Al-Amiri.” He had migrated to Iran with his family since the 1980s, and joined the Badr Corps. In the year 1984.
The disclosure of this information came at a time when the Iraqis are revolting against the political class, which they describe as corrupt, and against Iranian influence over state institutions, as they say.
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The CBI for Wednesday 2/05/20 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
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Shares Traded
900,868,833
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2-4-2020 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Well it has been awhile since we have heard about the Iraq Stock Exchange. An look at what they are talking about. They are talking about a "MECHANISM FOR INCREASING THE RETURN ON BANK SHARES"! To increase banks share with a mechanism, at this stage is a change in value in what mechanism they use in the market place. If they are to interlink like we have heard in the past to the NASDAQ then the mechanism to be used is going to have to be a fairly large one to get the return they are looking for. Imo. A return is a profit...IMO. This bodes well for us...imo.
2-4-2020 Newshound Guru Chattels We will know better what we have or are dealing with better when we can see the names of the new cabinet nominees I hope. It occurs to me that Allawi is going to have to distance himself from even the appearance of impropriety of "connectedness" to political faction to have any chance of obtaining some approval from the protesters.
2-4-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "UNCONFIRMED: MUHAMMED TAWFIQ ALAWI REFUSED BY IRAQ PROTESTORS but is accepted by the normal citizen." ...this news is unconfirmed but I think this is more of the Iranian protestors than the average Iraqi citizen. They are giving Allawi a bad rap even before they know of his policies. Let’s just watch and see what he does. We need him to push the CBI and support the “project to delete the zeros”. The support will come from the Finance committee of the cabinet. They will have to send a referendum to parliament for a vote. This will be our sign they are going to move ahead for sure. At least this is what I am not told by my CBI contact in Baghdad.
2-4-2020 Intel Guru MarkZ I am being told they are testing the digital aspect of our currency…the initial tests were done over the last 4 days or so...testing again today and tomorrow…we are very close. I am still told the currencies we have are all in one basket.
2-4-2020 Intel Guru Footforward In my opinion the dinar is taxable. It's capital gains. I will be talking to a good accountant and a tax lawyer... [Check with your tax professional at the appropriate time.]
2-4-2020 Intel Guru Frank26 ...once we sit this prime minister and we did didn't we! On the 1st of February, strictly my opinion, within a 30 day time frame we should see a change in the value of the currency. I'm being very sincere here. I'm excited about this guy. I like him. Let me tell you why...he has a long history in the government of Iraq...his history has been superior in supporting the Iraqi citizens...he was involved in financial committees of the GOI. He has expertise in finances...he's a business man...we have 18 bullet points of why Donald Trump picked this man...
2-4-2020 Newshound Guru Jeff [Question via pimpy] Everybody thinks it's [the RV] gonna happen the 1st quarter of this year...if for whatever reason it doesn't pop off, what's left? That's a hard one to answer because looking at everything they've done since the beginning of '19 I don't really think there is anything left...Iraq has done too much. I don't see how they cannot do it...IMO they're at the last step positioning the money for the rate change...
Catnip's Corner:
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi receives the Commander of the US Army Central Command
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi today received General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the US Army Central Command.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of friendly relations between the two countries and cooperation in the field of fighting terrorism and keenness to keep Iraq from being an arena for conflict and aggression on any party, pointing to the decision of the House of Representatives to withdraw foreign forces in order to maintain security and stability and meet the renewed requirements and needs of Iraq and its people.
For his part, General McKinsey expressed his country's keenness to continue joint cooperation against terrorism, support the capabilities and training of Iraqi forces, and enhance Iraq’s security and stability.
Media office of the Prime Minister
February 4-2020
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi receives the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received, today, Tuesday, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Ms. Janine Henness Blashardt, and the political situation in the country was mandated and the Prime Minister was mandated to form the new government and ways to support it and facilitate its mission and work to make it successful, and prepare for the receiving, delivery and transfer Powers as a constitutional and democratic tradition entrench the peaceful transfer and transfer of power, the continuity of the work of the state and its institutions, and enhance security and stability.
Media office of the Prime Minister
February 4-2020
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Cabinet decisions 4-2-2020
The Council of Ministers held its regular session, today, Tuesday, February 4, 2020, and discussed a number of issues and taken the necessary decisions regarding them, as the Council discussed the conditions of Iraqi students and their families in the Chinese city of Wuhan and the precautionary measures taken to secure their transportation and make sure of their health safety, and reviewed the work of the specialized committee formed under the chairmanship The Minister of Health on this topic.
The Council of Ministers, at its meeting held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Fouad Hussein, approved the termination of the investment contract concluded on the date of 7/13/2013 according to the Cabinet’s decision: (257 of 2015) with a company Basra International Oil and Gas Center (BIOGH) to develop a consensual free zone, provided that the aforementioned company relinquishes all claims and legal rights due to termination of the contract, and returns the amount of insurance to the aforementioned company.
The Cabinet also agreed to amend the total cost of the project to establish a fixed pedestrian bridge in the area of Al-Kiryatat to become an amount of (20310000000) dinars, only twenty billion, three hundred and ten million dinars, instead of the cost fixed in paragraph (1) of the cabinet’s decision: (240 of 2019).
It was agreed to consider the head of the local government of the city of Samarra as a vice-chairperson of the preparatory committee to declare Samarra, the capital of Iraq for the Islamic civilization composed according to Cabinet Resolution (67) for the year 2019 and replace the chairman of the committee in his absence.
Media office of the Prime Minister
February 4-2020
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3
Amid a warning of "swooping" on them, ... calls for the formation of a party representing the Iraqi demonstrators in the elections
/4/2020 13:56
[Baghdad-where]
The debate is raging among the Iraqi demonstrators, regarding the possibility of forming a political party from the leaders of the demonstrations in preparation for contesting the upcoming elections and trying to reform the political system from within.
The debate is raging among the Iraqi demonstrators, regarding the possibility of forming a political party from the leaders of the demonstrations in preparation for contesting the upcoming elections and trying to reform the political system from within.
This comes after Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi was assigned to form the interim government, and he was obliged to prepare the atmosphere for parliamentary elections within a maximum period of one year, which opened the door to the importance of forming a political party that represents the demonstration arenas in the next parliament, while activists in the arenas began to pretend to promote the path of forming the party Politician, as they demanded to join him.
The leader of the demonstrations in Dhi Qar, southern Iraq, Dr. Alaa Al-Rikabi, yesterday evening, called on all provinces from north to south to nominate 10 competent people from the province to form a political entity representing the demonstrators and facing the parties.
Al-Rikabi said in a statement issued by him: “I am waiting for your contact with the private or through those whom you find faithful on this issue, my brothers in Arbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Ramadi, Salahuddin, Diyala, Najaf, Baghdad, Basra, and all of our provinces do not fail today to help your country, so only we will be loyal to the blood of the martyrs And all the sacrifices, we will complete the preparations to start the formal and legal steps to form this political entity and give it a primary name and an internal system.
Variation in party formation
This is the first invitation formally issued from the Iraqi protest arenas, regarding the formation of a political party to run in the midst of the electoral process, while the opinions of activists and analysts varied about that.
The demonstrators fear that the leadership of the protest yards will emerge, which confuses the entire course of the demonstrations, as the absence of the leaders of these demonstrations is a factor of its strength, as the government was unable to negotiate with the protesters due to the absence of the central leadership, according to the followers.
In this regard, the activist in the Baghdad protests, Mustafa Al-Masoudi, said, “The formation of a political party cannot take place in this way. It is still too early for that. Moreover, the ruling power parties are awaiting any moves by protesters about this to pounce on their leaders and symbols, This puts the entire process at risk, in addition to the differences between the protesters themselves over that issue. ”
Al-Masoudi added that “the protests were not launched to begin forming a political entity competing for power seats, and we are ultimately citizens, and we are not students of positions, and for those who address responsibility, fully comply with the national situation, and prioritize Iraq’s interest over personal interests, as well as forming a political party and linking it in the process The electoral system is extremely risky, and the forces of power will fail it, and it cannot compete with others having money, arms and media. ”
For its part, the civil activist Raya Al-Barzanji expressed her support for the idea of forming a comprehensive national party that crosses sectarianism and nationalism, and she said in a “blogging” via “Facebook” that “this party will pave the way for the exit of a new group of qualified candidates for leadership positions in the new elections and an opportunity to pull the rug Sectarian parties and ending quotas. ”
Al-Barzanji called to "start thinking about how to work to strengthen the opportunities for new candidates from outside the corrupt system, and thus they will be defeated by the ballot boxes without return, even if they try to falsify."
The Iraqi demonstration arenas did not produce clear leaders until the moment, except for some activists who had a great role in increasing the momentum and educating the public, but their appearance was cautious and at different times, in anticipation of the assassinations that affected a number of them.
In the context, political analyst Wael Al-Rikabi believes that “the formation of a political party from the demonstration arenas will represent a qualitative development in the Iraqi movement, as it is not possible to remain in the demonstration arenas for a longer period, and in the event of elections, it is necessary to participate in them, which necessitates the presence of national forces It represents the street, away from the current parties to elect it and bring it to power. ”
Al-Rikabi said in press statements that “Fears that this party will be excluded and marginalized by the forces of power already exist, but in the end the victory required by the protest arenas is still vague. Is it to form a political party and the matter is over, or get the prime minister’s seat, and this is only possible By entering the political arena, especially since the system is parliamentary and there is no way to bring about change except from within. ”
The leader of the demonstrations in Dhi Qar, southern Iraq, Dr. Alaa Al-Rikabi, yesterday evening, called on all provinces from north to south to nominate 10 competent people from the province to form a political entity representing the demonstrators and facing the parties.
Al-Rikabi said in a statement issued by him: “I am waiting for your contact with the private or through those whom you find faithful on this issue, my brothers in Arbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dahuk, Kirkuk, Ramadi, Salahuddin, Diyala, Najaf, Baghdad, Basra, and all of our provinces do not fail today to help your country, so only we will be loyal to the blood of the martyrs And all the sacrifices, we will complete the preparations to start the formal and legal steps to form this political entity and give it a primary name and an internal system.
Variation in party formation
This is the first invitation formally issued from the Iraqi protest arenas, regarding the formation of a political party to run in the midst of the electoral process, while the opinions of activists and analysts varied about that.
The demonstrators fear that the leadership of the protest yards will emerge, which confuses the entire course of the demonstrations, as the absence of the leaders of these demonstrations is a factor of its strength, as the government was unable to negotiate with the protesters due to the absence of the central leadership, according to the followers.
In this regard, the activist in the Baghdad protests, Mustafa Al-Masoudi, said, “The formation of a political party cannot take place in this way. It is still too early for that. Moreover, the ruling power parties are awaiting any moves by protesters about this to pounce on their leaders and symbols, This puts the entire process at risk, in addition to the differences between the protesters themselves over that issue. ”
Al-Masoudi added that “the protests were not launched to begin forming a political entity competing for power seats, and we are ultimately citizens, and we are not students of positions, and for those who address responsibility, fully comply with the national situation, and prioritize Iraq’s interest over personal interests, as well as forming a political party and linking it in the process The electoral system is extremely risky, and the forces of power will fail it, and it cannot compete with others having money, arms and media. ”
For its part, the civil activist Raya Al-Barzanji expressed her support for the idea of forming a comprehensive national party that crosses sectarianism and nationalism, and she said in a “blogging” via “Facebook” that “this party will pave the way for the exit of a new group of qualified candidates for leadership positions in the new elections and an opportunity to pull the rug Sectarian parties and ending quotas. ”
Al-Barzanji called to "start thinking about how to work to strengthen the opportunities for new candidates from outside the corrupt system, and thus they will be defeated by the ballot boxes without return, even if they try to falsify."
The Iraqi demonstration arenas did not produce clear leaders until the moment, except for some activists who had a great role in increasing the momentum and educating the public, but their appearance was cautious and at different times, in anticipation of the assassinations that affected a number of them.
In the context, political analyst Wael Al-Rikabi believes that “the formation of a political party from the demonstration arenas will represent a qualitative development in the Iraqi movement, as it is not possible to remain in the demonstration arenas for a longer period, and in the event of elections, it is necessary to participate in them, which necessitates the presence of national forces It represents the street, away from the current parties to elect it and bring it to power. ”
Al-Rikabi said in press statements that “Fears that this party will be excluded and marginalized by the forces of power already exist, but in the end the victory required by the protest arenas is still vague. Is it to form a political party and the matter is over, or get the prime minister’s seat, and this is only possible By entering the political arena, especially since the system is parliamentary and there is no way to bring about change except from within. ”
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ARTICLE 4
Parliamentary Finance: The new government will make adjustments to the budget
2/4/22 22:50
[Baghdad-where]
The Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed that the next federal government to be formed by Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi will make amendments to the draft budget law in 2020.
Committee member Shirvan Mirza said in a press statement that "the next federal government may make amendments to the federal budget bill for the current year, indicating that this depends on the government's program."
"The government can have a view and other directions and may make changes to the bill and may not make any amendments because it is too late to pass it," he added, pointing out at the same time that it is not currently known whether the government is making any amendments to the draft budget or not?
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ARTICLE 5
Barzani's advisor: Allawi may withdraw from the premiership for this reason
4/2020 19:30 • 85 times
[Baghdad-where]
Kefah Mahmoud, the media adviser to the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, likewise, withdrew the Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi, from his position because of "party pressures" that want to obtain ministries and positions.
Mahmoud said in a tweet to him on Twitter, today: "Make sure if Allawi withdraws from his candidacy to form the government, the reason will not be the demonstrators, but rather the pressure of the parties to their stakes in ministries and positions and their seed."
And political sources have confirmed in statements to Arab media, that the Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi, is seeking to announce his government during the next three weeks, and with a full ministerial formation, to be chosen in accordance with the blocs of Al-Sayeroun and Al-Fatah.
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ARTICLE 6
Parliamentary warns of promises Allawi gave to political blocs to renew the mandate of its corrupt ministers
2/4/2020 18:28
[Baghdad-where]
MP Alia Nassif, on Tuesday, strongly criticized the Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi’s giving promises and pledges to some political forces to renew the mandate of their corrupt ministers, considering it a rebellion against the will of the House of Representatives and circumventing the people's demands to fight corruption.
Nassif said in a statement received [Wayne], a copy of it, "It is regrettable that Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi made promises to some political forces to keep their ministers known for their corruption and pledged to renew their mandate," noting that "this beginning does not bode well and is a rebellion against the will of Parliament and the deputies questioned." And it is also a clear circumvention of the will of the people to eliminate corruption and hold the spoilers to account. "
Nassif indicated that "London's compliments and friendships should not be at the expense of the Iraqi people who are demanding their rights," calling for "Allawi to back away from these disappointing pledges of Iraqis."
A political source revealed, yesterday, Monday, that Prime Minister-designate Muhammad Allawi started directing consultations to form the government and the mechanism for holding early elections, while he expected there to be blackmail by voting to pass the government.
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