Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on March 13 signed a draft constitutional declaration establishing a five-year transitional period for the country, reports the Middle East Monitor.
An expert committee tasked with drafting the document presented it to Al-Sharaa, outlining key provisions for the post-Assad era.
The committee said that the declaration was based on the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference held in Feb. 2025. The declaration mandates the dissolution of the existing Constitutional Court, a “remnant of the previous regime.”
The president is granted authority to appoint a new constitutional court operating under existing legal frameworks until a new judicial system is established.
The committee emphasised the judiciary’s independence and the crucial role of judges. It further stated that any decision regarding the president’s dismissal, removal, or limitation of powers would fall under the jurisdiction of the country’s parliament.
The declaration mandates a strict separation of powers, granting the parliament full legislative authority while assigning executive power to the president. The committee said that concentrating executive authority in the president’s hands was deemed a “practical choice” to ensure swift decision-making in addressing potential challenges.
The president has the authority to declare a state of emergency with the approval of the country’s National Security Council.