Costs of expanding government in crises
The current Iraqi government is facing controversy over the establishment of deputy prime minister positions and three new ministries amid a severe financial crisis. These steps lead to increased spending and ignore the necessity of austerity measures. The law stipulates only two deputy positions and allows this to be used for political allocations without requiring constitutional procedures. This has sparked legal and economic criticisms, especially given the declining oil revenues and escalating financial crisis. Additionally, proposals include creating ministries for artificial intelligence, youth, and tourism, further burdening the budget and raising questions about their viability amid the ongoing crisis.
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