Jordan’s government resigns after parliamentary elections
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh resigned on Sunday following the recent parliamentary elections, which saw significant gains by the opposition. The resignation allows King Abdullah II to appoint a new government aligned with the newly elected legislature.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:33 | 15 September 2024
- Modified Date: 01:34 | 15 September 2024
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh tendered his government's resignation to King Abdullah II on Sunday, according to state media.
The resignation came less than a week after the Sept. 10 parliamentary elections, in which the opposition Islamic Action Front made large gains in the parliament.
The move allows the king to appoint a new government to align with the newly elected legislature. It is part of Jordan's constitutional process to ensure a refreshed mandate for the executive branch in light of electoral results.
The king is expected to reappoint Khasawneh or choose a new prime minister to form the next government.
Khasawneh was the longest-serving prime minister under King Abdullah. He was appointed to form the government in October 2020, succeeding Omar Al-Razzaz.