In the recent parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has emerged as the leading party with 39 seats, while their historical rival, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), came in second with 23 seats. The largest Kurdish opposition party, New Generation, secured 15 seats. The voter turnout was reported to be 72 percent, up from the previous election.
The elections, which were originally scheduled for 2022, were delayed due to disputes between the KDP and PUK. The ongoing disagreements between the two major parties could complicate the formation of a new government. Despite this, it is likely that the KDP and PUK will continue to govern together, as they have been doing since 1992.
The results of the election indicate that the KDP, led by former Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani, will take a dominant position in the new government. The new parliament will need to elect a president and prime minister, currently held by KDP members Nechirvan Barzani and Masrour Barzani, respectively.
The outcome of the election has set the stage for the KDP to play a significant role in the future government of the Kurdistan region. With the formation of a new government on the horizon, the next steps will be crucial in determining the direction and leadership of the semi-autonomous region within Iraq.
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