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| 8 September 2024, Sunday |

Kuwait sets June 6 date for legislative elections

Kuwait on Wednesday set June 6 as the date for its legislative elections, state news agency Kuna reported, two days after the parliament was dissolved by royal decree.

 

The parliament was only reinstated in March based on a Constitutional Court ruling following a previous dissolution.

 

The OPEC member has seen prolonged bickering between the government and the elected parliament that has hampered fiscal reforms.

 

The June 6 date was agreed by the council of ministers on Wednesday and referred to Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Kuna reported.

 

Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah had said last month the legislature would be dissolved and new parliamentary elections would be held in the coming months.

    Source:
  • Asharq Al-Awsat