International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30th, comes at a time when Syria is experiencing one of its most sensitive constitutional phases, with the anticipated announcement of the third of members to be appointed by the President of the Republic to complete the formation of the Transitional Legislative Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This timing lends the occasion a particular Syrian dimension, as the discussion of parliamentary work is no longer merely a global celebration of the values \u200b\u200bof legislation, oversight, and popular representation, but has become a pressing national question concerning the form of the legislative body that will lead the transitional phase, its ability to reflect Syrian diversity, and its capacity to establish a state of institutions and the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the world has celebrated parliamentary work as one of the most important pillars of modern democracy, Syrians are still awaiting the completion of their first legislative body after the fall of the Assad regime\u2014a foundational moment that everyone anticipates as the beginning of a genuine transition from autocratic rule to a state based on institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this context, attention is focused on the third of seats allocated to the President of the Republic. This third is not merely a numerical addition to the council’s membership, but may represent the last opportunity to restore national balance within it and address any shortcomings or imbalances in representation that may have emerged in previous phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The true value of this third lies not in the number of seats it occupies, but in the caliber of the individuals who will join it. Transitional councils are not measured solely by numerical majority, but by their ability to generate national trust and provide the minimum balance necessary for launching a stable legislative process capable of meeting the challenges of this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, it is hoped that this third will include individuals with competence, experience, and integrity, capable of contributing to the drafting of legislation and exercising oversight of the executive branch, free from the logic of quotas or narrow loyalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also expected that this third will contribute to strengthening the presence of women and youth, giving greater representation to national, religious, and cultural groups, and to the various Syrian governorates and regions. Furthermore, it is anticipated that it will attract widely respected, independent national figures, thereby bolstering Syrians’ confidence in their new institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This opportunity also seems opportune for strengthening the presence of experts in law, constitutional law, economics, administration, education, and transitional justice. The next phase will require not only political representatives but also expertise capable of producing legislation that addresses the lingering effects of years of conflict and lays the foundation for a modern state based on institutions and the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, political realism dictates acknowledging that the president’s one-third of the council, no matter how well-formed, will not be able to single-handedly address all shortcomings in the council’s structure. This makes making the right choices a doubly important national responsibility at this critical juncture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the council’s success will not be measured solely by its formation, but also by its ability to fulfill its true role in legislation and oversight, enacting the necessary laws to manage the transitional phase, contributing to the consolidation of the principle of separation of powers, and rebuilding trust between citizens and state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps more important than announcing the names themselves is expediting the convening of the first session of the Legislative Council. The continued legislative vacuum does not serve the stability of the state, nor is it consistent with the requirements of the transitional phase, which necessitates an effective legislative authority capable of keeping pace with the rapid political, constitutional, and economic transformations. This would effectively mark the beginning of parliamentary life in the new Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the coincidence of International Parliamentarism Day with the near completion of the formation of the Syrian Legislative Council carries a highly significant message: the success of parliaments is not measured by their founding date or the number of their members, but rather by their ability to represent the people, exercise oversight, and enact legislation that safeguards rights and freedoms and prevents the return of tyranny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indeed, we in the Syrian Future Movement believe that the anticipated announcement of the third of the presidential candidates represents a pivotal moment in the process of building the new Syrian state. Foundational moments do not occur often, and what is built today may have repercussions on Syrian political life for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, the quality of the selection will be the true criterion by which Syrians will judge, as will the international community, which is closely monitoring the political transition in Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ultimate measure of success in this phase remains the Legislative Council’s ability to effectively exercise its legislative and oversight roles, and to pave the way for a responsible national dialogue that strengthens the rule of law and institutions, and establishes a new social contract in whose formulation all Syrians participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommendations of the Syrian Future Movement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We in the Syrian Future Movement believe that the successful completion of the Legislative Council’s formation requires adherence to the following principles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, we in the Syrian Future Movement affirm that the completion of the formation of the Legislative Council represents the beginning of a new phase in the history of the Syrian state, and that the president’s one-third of the seats constitutes a significant portion of the council’s composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an important constitutional step to strengthen national balance and consolidate confidence in the legislative institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the success of this opportunity will remain contingent on its ability to produce a parliament that reflects Syrian diversity, believes in national partnership, and exercises its powers independently and efficiently, far removed from any logic of exclusion or domination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30th, comes at a time when Syria is experiencing one of its most sensitive constitutional phases, with the anticipated announcement of the third of members to be appointed by the President of the Republic to complete the formation of the Transitional Legislative Council. This timing lends the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":65389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4688],"tags":[4718],"class_list":["post-65391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-presidency-office-en","tag-articles"],"yoast_head":"\n\n