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Iraq’s parliament elected Haibet al-Halbousi as speaker with 208 votes, advancing government formation after November elections.
On December 29, 2025, Haibet al-Halbousi was elected speaker of the Iraqi parliament by a vote of 208 out of 309, which required an absolute majority.
After the parliamentary elections in November, this election is a crucial step toward the formation of a new government.
Al-Halbousi, a Sunni Arab politician and leader of the Taqaddum Party, will aid in coalition building and currently oversees legislative proceedings.
The vote, which took place amid political divisions, including a rift within Sunni factions, paves the way for the prime minister to be chosen within 30 days after the president is appointed.
The procedure is a reflection of Iraq's continuous struggles to establish stable governance in the face of internal strife and regional pressures.
El Parlamento iraquí eligió a Haibet al-Halbousi como portavoz con 208 votos, avanzando en la formación de un gobierno después de las elecciones de noviembre.