Syria to establish new parliament, testing inclusivity pledge

A group of civilians walk past the main gate of the Syrian parliament building, in Damascus, Syria September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syria is preparing to establish the first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was toppled, a milestone in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred new concerns about political inclusivity under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Regional committees have selected electoral colleges that will elect two-thirds of the 210-member People's Assembly, on October 5. Sharaa appoints the remaining third.