Source: The New Arab [UK]
“On Tuesday, Iraq’s parliament postponed the presidential election session after failing to reach a quorum due to low attendance and ongoing disagreements among Kurdish parties. This delay increases uncertainty over forming a new federal government. The constitution requires at least 222 of 329 lawmakers to be present to elect a president. Only 85 attended, well below the threshold. Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi postponed the session, citing the lack of quorum and formal requests from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) for more time to negotiate a presidential agreement.” (01/27/26)
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-parliament-delays-presidential-vote-amid-kurdish-rift