Syrian officials have officially pushed back the inaugural meeting of the nation’s newly formed transitional parliament, which was originally slated to convene this coming Monday. State media reported the delay on Sunday, though authorities provided no specific explanation for the schedule change or a new date for the assembly to meet. This legislative body was established following the December 2024 collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s long-standing regime, operating under a temporary constitutional framework intended to guide the country through a five-year transitional phase.

The formation of this 210-member assembly has drawn scrutiny due to the unconventional selection process, which saw local committees—appointed by an electoral commission handpicked by President Ahmed al-Sharaa—designate the majority of the representatives. While Sharaa personally appointed the final 70 members just this week, some regions remain unrepresented. Notably, the Sweida province has yet to select its delegates following recent sectarian unrest, and officials maintain that elections will only proceed there once the security situation stabilizes. Meanwhile, the integration of northern and northeastern regions, formerly under Kurdish administration, has seen some progress as Damascus works to consolidate state control.