Syria's newly formed parliament holds first session after delays

First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting

Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legislature after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period. In October last year, and in a process criticised as undemocratic, local...

Syrian transitional parliament holds first session

Syria's transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country's new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria's new authorities dissolved the country's rubber-stamp legislature after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period.

Syria’s Parliament Holds First Session After Assad’s Fall

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a milestone in the country’s political transition. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa describes the parliament as “a platform for truth and justice.” #Syria

Syria appoints final lawmakers, new parliament to convene next week

Syria has completed the formation of its transitional parliament after President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed the remaining lawmakers to the 210-member People’s Assembly, allowing the legislature to convene for the first time next week. The move marks another step in the country’s post-Assad political transition, though the chamber will operate with limited authority under Syria’s interim [] The post Syria appoints final lawmakers, new parliament to convene next week appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule

Syria’s new transitional parliament convened for the first time Sunday, launching a five-year political transition aimed at drafting a post-Assad constitution following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The 210-member assembly will serve as Syria’s legislature until national elections are held, but its legitimacy is already under scrutiny. Two-thirds of lawmakers were selected by government-appointed [] The post Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule appeared first on World Israel News.

Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday finalized the formation of the country's first post-Assad-era parliament, which is set to hold its first session next week in a step seen as a test for the country's transition. After toppling longtime ruler Bashar Assad in December 2024 after more than 13 years of civil war, the new authorities dissolved Syria's rubber-stamp legislature and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period. In a process that began

New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after ​rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, a milestone in the country’s political transition ‌despite the chamber’s current limited powers. Sharaa, in a speech at parliament in Damascus, told lawmakers to “make this council a model of responsibility and competence” [] The post New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue

Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment. The post Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Syria’s New Parliament Holds First Session, Marking Transition From Assad Era

Syria's transitional People's Assembly held its inaugural session on Sunday in Damascus, 19 months after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa urging the 210-member chamber to build a culture of rule of law. The assembly's 30-month mandate is to draft a new constitution replacing five decades of one-party rule.

Syria’s New Parliament Leaves al-Sharaa in Control

Syria’s interim parliament is set to convene for the first time. But with questions over Ahmed al-Sharaa’s intentions, the trajectory of the country’s post-Assad transition remains uncertain. The post Syria’s New Parliament Leaves al-Sharaa in Control appeared first on World Politics Review.

New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus

New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus

Syrian American Council hails first People’s Assembly session as a key milestone

Washington, July 13 (SANA) The Syrian American Council (SAC) said Monday that the first session of Syria’s People’s Assembly since the fall of the former regime “marked a key milestone in the country’s political transition,” congratulating the Syrian people on what it described as a significant step. In a statement posted on the X platform, []

Syria postpones first session of new Parliament

Syria postpones first session of new Parliament

No: 133, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Convening of the Inaugural Session of the People's Assembly of Syria

We welcome the convening of the inaugural session of the People's Assembly of Syria today (12 July) and consider it an important step toward advancing the political process in line...

Joint GCC-US Ministerial Meeting Begins in Manama

Manama, June 25 (QNA) - The joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States of America began today in the Bahraini capital, Manama.

10th Summit of Parliament Speakers Opens in Egypt

The 10th Summit of Parliament Speakers and the 19th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean commenced at the Egypt’s House of Representatives in New Capital.

Syrian Women Demand Power, Not Just Seats, in New Parliament

Rizik Alabi reports from Damascus on a sharp [] The post Syrian Women Demand Power, Not Just Seats, in New Parliament appeared first on The Media Line.

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties

The new 210-member parliament takes shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule.

Lebanon and Syria form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, left, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sign agreement to establish higher committee comprising ministers from both countries. (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening security coordination, expanding economic cooperation and advancing bilateral ties. The agreement was signed in the Lebanese []

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament

Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition

Dutch ministers visit Syria to discuss refugee returns

Foreign affairs minister Tom Berendsen and asylum minister Bart van den Brink have travelled to Damascus to meet Syrian president...

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