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المؤسسة الأوروبية للحوار والتنمية - European Institute for Dialogue and Development

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Today, I had the honor of welcoming a distinguished group of European and Iraqi ambassadors, as well as advisors from the Iraqi Council of Representatives🇪🇺🇮🇶

تشرفتُ اليوم باستقبال مجموعة متميزة من السفراء الأوروبيين والعراقيين، بالإضافة إلى مستشارين من مجلس النواب العراقي.

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Today, I was pleased to meet my dear friend Alicia, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain of Iraq, and Ms. Maria, the Deputy Head of Mission🇪🇺🇮🇶🇪🇸

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Remarks by H.E. Daniel Hoon, Swiss Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, a... https://t.co/t0zVypJdZX via @YouTube

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كلمة المؤسسة الاوروبية للحوار والتنمية " الملتقى العراقي الاوروبي " بغدا... https://t.co/LlM4BnzcG5 via @YouTube

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كلمة د. عقيل الخزعلي / مستشار رئيس مجلس الوزراء لشؤون التنمية الإدارية "... https://t.co/uxhEnPxBXl via @YouTube

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كلمة سعادة السفير كليمنس سمنتر رئيس بعثة الاتحاد الأوروبي في العراقي "ال... https://t.co/1XL9Bnu98X via @YouTube

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Today, the European Institute for Dialogue and Development (EIDE) hosted a symposium titled “Iraq in the New European Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges” at the Prime Minister’s Guest House, attended by the EU Ambassador to Iraq and his Deputy, the Ambassadors of Switzerland and Austria, as well as senior Iraqi officials, diplomats, and academics.

The symposium featured extensive discussions on Iraq–Europe relations, Iraq’s role in regional security, and opportunities for cooperation in energy, transportation, and regional connectivity.

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raq in the New European Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges

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Iraq in the New European Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges

Organized by the European Institute for Dialogue and Development (EIDE), in collaboration with Ghadan for Risk Management, the symposium will be held on 20 June 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Prime Minister’s Guest House in Baghdad’s Green Zone.

The event comes at a time of increasing international attention to Iraq’s role within the evolving strategic vision of the European Union, amid profound regional and global transformations that continue to reshape political, economic, and security priorities across the world.

The symposium seeks to explore Iraq’s place within the EU’s emerging strategic framework and to assess opportunities for advancing political, diplomatic, economic, and developmental cooperation between Iraq and Europe. Discussions will focus on key areas of mutual interest, including regional security, energy cooperation, migration, economic diversification, and sustainable development.

The event will also examine the challenges and opportunities likely to influence the future trajectory of Iraq–Europe relations, while highlighting avenues for deeper engagement and strategic partnership.

Bringing together senior diplomats, policymakers, academics, and experts, the symposium aims to provide a high-level platform for dialogue and exchange of perspectives on the future of Iraq–Europe relations. Through informed discussion and policy-oriented recommendations, the event seeks to contribute to strengthening cooperation, promoting shared interests, and supporting stability, prosperity, and sustainable development in Iraq and the wider region.

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@FORB_iraq Thank you, my dear friend David

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Today, I was pleased to meet with my dear friend, the Austrian Ambassador to Baghdad, Mr. Andrea Nassi. We had an engaging and productive discussion about Iraqi-Austrian relations and the prospects for their development, as well as ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation in the coming period.

سعدتُ اليوم بلقاء الصديق العزيز السفير النمساوي في بغداد، السيد أندريا ناسي، حيث دار بيننا حديثٌ شيّق ومثمر حول العلاقات العراقية النمساوية وآفاق تطويرها، إضافةً إلى بحث سبل تعزيز التعاون البرلماني خلال المرحلة المقبلة

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مداخلة السيدة أحلام اللامي نقيب المحامين العراقيين "ملتقى بغداد الدستوري... https://t.co/HHQExR9XYF via @YouTube

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كلمة الدكتور عقيل الخزعلي رئيس مجلس التنمية العراقي"ملتقى بغداد الدستوري... https://t.co/heGGjHQbFo via @YouTube

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" Seminar on the Mechanism for Electing the President of the Republic " ... https://t.co/vgdrE1bI7F via @YouTube

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@zwain200966 الاخ الكريم الاستاذ علي الذبحاوي شكرا لكم

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Baghdad Forum Discusses Mechanism for Electing the President Between Constitutional Text and Political Consensus

A dialogue forum held in Baghdad concluded its discussions on the mechanism for electing the President of the Republic, examining the balance between constitutional provisions and the requirements of political consensus. The event took place on April 6, 2026.

The forum was hosted at the Prime Minister’s Guesthouse under the patronage of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Adnan Faihan. It was organized by the European Institute for Dialogue and Development (EIDE) in cooperation with the Center for Political and Constitutional Studies. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including heads of parliamentary blocs, members of parliament, advisors from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Presidency, representatives of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Council of State, as well as prominent political and academic figures.

Sheikh Adnan Faihan opened the session, emphasizing the importance of political consensus among parliamentary blocs as a key factor in forming a strong and stable government. He also addressed regional and international challenges affecting Iraq’s political landscape. In addition, he reviewed the constitutional mechanisms for electing the President, reaffirming the legislature’s commitment to adhering to constitutional timelines in order to confront challenges and enhance political stability.

For his part, Mr. Alaa Al-Bahadli delivered remarks on behalf of the European Institute for Dialogue and Development, highlighting the organization’s commitment to supporting Iraqi institutions through the transfer of European experiences. He underscored the importance of cooperation between Iraqi legislative bodies and their European counterparts, particularly through training programs, including a recent initiative targeting senior staff of the Iraqi Parliament in Madrid.

Dr. Hassan Al-Yasiri, former head of the Integrity Commission and a member of the constitution-drafting committee, presented a research paper addressing the legal and constitutional challenges surrounding the mechanism for electing the President. He outlined a number of proposals and solutions, including the possibility of constitutional amendments to address these issues.

The session, moderated by Mr. Alaa Al-Bahadli, featured an open discussion on constitutional challenges related to the quorum required for presidential election sessions and the mechanisms for achieving the necessary majority. These issues have generated significant controversy during previous parliamentary terms and have contributed to delays in government formation on multiple occasions. Participants also discussed the role of the Federal Supreme Court in interpreting constitutional texts and stressed the importance of unifying legal perspectives to avoid conflicting interpretations.

In this context, calls were made to develop the constitutional framework in a way that enhances procedural clarity and reduces the scope for political interpretation, while maintaining the principles of partnership and balance among political forces. Emphasis was also placed on the importance of continuing institutional dialogue between the legislative and judicial branches, alongside independent experts, in order to reach practical and sustainable solutions.

This forum is part of a series of dialogue initiatives aimed at supporting institutional stability in Iraq by fostering serious discussions on constitutional reform and governance mechanisms. The involvement of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament reflects a growing trend within the legislative institution toward addressing structural imbalances in the political system and working toward more sustainable political consensus to prevent recurring crises.

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تكريم نخبة من الأطباء العراقيين في بريطانيا

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المؤسسة الأوروبية للحوار والتنمية تشيد بالانتخابات العراقية وتعلن تحضيرات المرحلة الثالثة من الحوار الوطني.
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انتهاء فعاليات المرحلة الثانية من مشروع الحوار الوطني 25/24 والاستعداد ل... https://t.co/JDAgbUivY4 via @YouTube

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آراء خبراء المؤسسة الأوروبية للحوار والتنمية حول واقع العراق الجديد بعد عام 2023.

Opinions of experts from the European Institute for Dialogue and Development on the new reality in Iraq after 2023