Al-Baidani Reveals 2026 Ministerial Map: 12 Seats for Shia, 4 for Kurds, and Quotas for Minorities and Sunnis

 MP Talib Al-Baidani detailed the 2026 cabinet distribution, noting that the Shia component secured 12 ministries, including Finance and Oil. According to official 2026 reports, the Kurdish component is allocated four ministries, while the Sunni component receives the remaining portfolios, such as Education and Planning. A single ministry, Migration, is reserved for minorities. Al-Baidani confirmed that 60% of the cabinet will be presented for a confidence vote next week. However, the 2026 parliamentary session may proceed without full Kurdish participation, as their ministerial candidates have yet to be finalized, marking a critical phase in the formation of the new administration.