“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 2-10-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: A "rare" meeting of the State Administration Coalition with the participation of Maliki, Sudani and Bafel Talabani
The State Administration Coalition held an expanded meeting today, Sunday (February 8, 2026), in which the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, the Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, participated, to discuss the latest political developments in the country and the course of understandings between the forces participating in the coalition.
According to a Baghdad Today correspondent, the meeting witnessed extensive discussions on outstanding issues between political forces, and mechanisms to enhance coordination between the caretaker government and the coalition forces, in order to ensure the stability of executive and legislative work, and to proceed with issues of priority to the citizen.
According to our correspondent, the attendees stressed the importance of maintaining the unity of the State Administration Coalition’s position and addressing any problems through internal dialogue, as well as emphasizing the need to support steps in economic and service-related matters and to fortify the internal political situation against regional and international challenges.
The coalition has not held a meeting at this level for several months, making this meeting a rare one in terms of timing and the nature of the attendees, amid frequent talk of differences in visions among its members regarding a number of political and economic issues. link
Tishwash: Sudanese: Economic reforms have government support
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Monday that moving towards economic reform is a top priority to strengthen the foundations of the national economy, within the framework of government efforts aimed at modernizing the state's financial structure.
During his chairmanship of the Ministerial Council for the Economy meeting, according to a statement from his media office followed by (Shafaqna Iraq), Al-Sudani pointed out that the reform approach is followed enjoys the consensus and support of the national political forces, as it serves the interest of comprehensive development in the foreseeable future.
Maximizing revenues and restructuring the "Collection Directorate"
The meeting, attended by the ministers of foreign affairs, finance, reconstruction, industry, labor, and water resources, as well as the governor of the central bank, witnessed extensive discussions on mechanisms to reduce expenditures and maximize non-oil revenues.
During the meeting, the council approved the administrative structure and ratified the structure of the “Collection Directorate” affiliated with the Ministry of Finance.
Regarding professional competence, Al-Sudani stressed the need to select qualified and honest individuals to work in this directorate, in order to ensure the achievement of the desired financial goals.
Humanitarian and security exceptions in the fuel file
In a move aimed at addressing urgent service and security needs, the Ministerial Council for the Economy approved an exemption for vital entities from the previously adopted decision to reduce fuel subsidies. This exemption includes security agencies, ensuring their continued ability to fulfill their duties in maintaining the country's stability.
It also included immediate ambulance services, to ensure the smooth flow of emergency medical services to citizens without obstacles.
Periodic review of financial impact
The Prime Minister stressed the need to subject every economic measure to review and evaluation.
Al-Sudani stressed the importance of measuring the “financial and economic impact” of decisions before and during their implementation.
He explained that the government is committed to the reform path, which aims to correct the wrong financial paths and provide a sustainable economic environment, in line with the government program that focuses on services and combating financial and administrative corruption. link
************
Tishwash: An economist proposes innovative solutions to regulate trade in Iraq
Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi warned on Monday that high customs tariffs and chaos in supply chains threaten trade stability and raise prices, stressing that the solution lies in gradual and flexible regulation .
Al-Ubaidi said in a Facebook post, which was followed by Al-Sa’a Network, that “the real problem is imposing a high tariff on basic goods such as electrical appliances, without a local alternative capable of meeting the demand, which directly affects prices and the consumer .”
He added that "the second problem lies in the nature of some commercial sectors, such as clothing and furniture, which lack clear supply chains, as the small trader plays the role of importer, distributor and seller at the same time, and most of these rely on informal financial channels because they are unable to deal with approved banking systems ."
He pointed out that "practical solutions instead of confrontation would be a temporary and well-considered reduction in tariffs on some basic goods that do not have local alternatives, as well as the establishment of an electronic platform dedicated to small traders for organized purchasing, through which financial authorities would settle payments and official fees, especially in the clothing and furniture sectors as a first phase ."
He continued: “One of the solutions is to move to a more mature stage based on: studying each commodity category separately, determining an appropriate tariff for it, along with designing flexible import, financing and transportation mechanisms that facilitate compliance with the system without stifling commercial activity .”
He pointed out that "continuing in chaos is no longer a viable option, and a harsh leap into ill-conceived organization is not a successful solution either ."
He explained that "real reform is a smart, gradual approach that balances protecting the economy, sustaining trade, and not burdening citizens with the cost of administrative shocks link
Tishwash: When - I Ask!!! -- When!!!!
Tishwash: Don't Worry -- Will be OK Soon!!!
