The ruler of Kuwait is tired of the country’s legislature.

The ruler of Kuwait is tired of the government.

Kuwait’s parliament is more influential than that of any other Gulf state. However, it seems to be too strong for the Emir. “We have encountered persistent problems that are unbearable,” the Emir states. Consequently, he decided to act.

Not long after the parliamentary elections in Kuwait, the ruling emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, dissolved the parliament in this Gulf state. According to the state news agency Kuna, the emir issued an order to dissolve the National Assembly and partially suspend certain constitutional provisions for a maximum period of four years. This would mean that the Emir and the Council of Ministers would take over the tasks of the National Assembly.

The emir defended his decision with the interference of certain MPs in his powers and with the conditions of other parliamentarians regarding the formation of the government. “We have encountered challenging problems that are intolerable,” al-Sabah said in a televised address.

The newly elected parliament was due to meet for the first time on Monday. However, several MPs refused to take part in the administration. According to the Kuwaiti constitution, at least one MP should hold a ministerial position until the government is formed. Nevertheless, the Prime Minister-designate was unable to persuade any of the MPs to join the government.

In Kuwait, a country of 4.5 million people, the al-Sabah ruling family retains the majority of power. In 1962, Kuwait became the first Arab Gulf state to introduce a parliamentary system; Its citizen representatives had more authority in the country than anywhere else in the Gulf. Since 2005, Kuwaiti women have had the privilege of voting and running for legislative office. Nevertheless, government affairs were repeatedly marred by political disagreements between elected representatives and palace-appointed ministers.

Kuwait, which covers a modest region, has about 7% of the world’s oil reserves, which has created great wealth in recent decades. Unlike its neighbors such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait’s political unrest has led to a significant delay in implementing reforms and massive construction projects. Persistent budget deficits and a lack of foreign investment have exacerbated Kuwait’s difficulties.

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Source: www.ntv.de