Syria will hold parliamentary elections in mid-September, the first since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The vote is part of efforts by the interim government to secure international legitimacy and advance economic reforms aimed at reintegrating Syria into the global system.
The new parliament will include 210 members. One-third will be appointed directly by interim leader Ahmad Al Sharaa, while the remainder will be chosen through local electoral bodies composed of community representatives. The process will be indirect rather than a nationwide popular vote.
The People’s Assembly will be tasked with handling legislative functions during the transitional phase, including oversight of policy reforms and initiatives intended to revive an economy where most citizens live in poverty.
The Supreme Committee for Parliamentary Elections has postponed voting in three provinces due to security concerns: Al-Hasakeh and Raqqa, controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, and Sweida, under Druze control. The delays have raised concerns over representation and inclusivity in the new assembly.
The parliament’s mandate will extend for up to three years, until the adoption of a permanent constitution.
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