Al-Sharaa: Political Parties Law to Be Issued After Formation of Parliament

Welat TV – Erbil

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s transitional president, stated that a law regulating political parties will be issued after the formation of the Syrian parliament, noting that reconstruction and addressing the consequences of the war will require time and carefully planned strategies.

Al-Sharaa made the remarks during a meeting with journalists and civil society activists on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the People's Palace in Damascus, where he discussed the priorities and plans for state-building in the coming phase.

Political Parties Law

Al-Sharaa explained that the practice of freedoms requires both a supportive social culture and legal frameworks, adding that a special law regulating political parties will be prepared by legal experts after the formation of the People's Assembly of Syria. He said the legislation will be designed to align with the realities of Syrian society.

Freedom of Expression and Media

He also stated that the level of freedom of expression in Syria is “good compared with other countries in the region.” However, he acknowledged that the media landscape currently faces a degree of disorder due to the absence of clear regulations. He emphasized that freedoms are not an end in themselves but a means to improve the performance of the state.

Reconstruction Requires Time

Regarding reconstruction, al-Sharaa stressed that resolving issues related to displacement, refugee camps, and rebuilding damaged areas will take considerable time and require well-planned strategies.

He explained that the government is working along two parallel tracks for rebuilding: The first involves rehabilitating villages and towns and establishing temporary housing for residents on their own land. The second focuses on reconstructing destroyed cities through the participation of local and international companies, while compensating homeowners whose houses were destroyed with suitable alternatives.