Iraq Finance Ministry backs permanent contracts for contract, daily-wage staff in 2026 draft budget

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Finance said the inclusion of contract and daily-wage employees into permanent civil service positions would be considered within the 2026 Federal General Budget Law draft. In a written statement dated June 10, 2026, the ministry said the request would be examined during the budget preparation process. The ministry said the issue would be reviewed in line with the legal provisions and available financial resources set out in the draft budget. If enacted, the proposed amendment would clarify the employment status of contract and daily-wage workers, according to the statement. Officials described the move as a step toward addressing long-standing demands for permanent public sector employment. The ministry added that a final decision would be formalized once the 2026 budget draft is approved into law. No further details on the timeline or scope of the change were immediately available.