Will the Syrian government ratify a permanent constitution by December 31, 2025?

Started Jun 26, 2025 01:00PM UTC
Closing Dec 31, 2025 05:00AM UTC
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Context: 

During the Arab Spring, Syrians held demonstrations against the regime of Bashir al-Assad. The regime attempted to violently suppress their peaceful demonstrations, triggering a response that quickly escalated into a civil war. In late 2024, however, a coalition of rebels led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani) and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), toppled Assad’s regime. While sporadic fighting continues, the 2024 offensive ushered in a new, less intense phase of the conflict.

Al-Sharaa subsequently became the interim president, abolishing the constitution and establishing a transitional government. Al-Sharaa has repeatedly stated his desire to unite Syria and create an inclusive nation.  In early 2025, a committee was formed to draft a new, temporary constitution that protects the rights and freedoms of Syria’s various ethnic and religious groups. President al-Sharaa signed the constitutional declaration in March 2025.

The government is now working to ratify a permanent constitution. However, many in Syria have voiced concerns about the transitional government and interim constitution. Some have criticized the transitional government due to the influence of HTS, an Islamist group, while others have expressed concerns about the constitution’s emphasis on Sharia law and lack of adequate protections on the rights of religious minorities. Moreover, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Council rejected the Constitution on the grounds that it concentrates excessive power in the hands of the president and restricts political party formation.

Resolution Criteria: 

This question will resolve positively if a major news outlet reports that Syria has officially ratified a permanent constitution by December 31, 2025.

Further Reading: 

Constitutional Declaration (English) | ConstitutionNet
Syria: Constitutional Declaration Risks Endangering Rights | Human Rights Watch
What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says | The New York Times
Syria’s Leaders Show Their Intentions | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Possible Answer Crowd Forecast Change in last 24 hours
Yes 26.57% -23.43%
No 73.43% +23.43%

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