Syria’s transitional parliament holds its first session on Sunday, according to reporting by multiple outlets. The body is tasked with drafting a new constitution and establishing the framework for a democratic transition after decades of authoritarian rule. The parliament’s formation follows the dissolution of Syria’s previous legislature, described by the sources as a rubber-stamp institution, after the toppling of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The new authorities also adopt a temporary constitutional declaration to govern the country during a five-year transition period. One source notes that the process used for local steps ahead of the parliament’s work has been criticized as undemocratic, though details beyond that characterization are not provided in the excerpts. Overall, both sources agree that the first session marks the start of formal parliamentary work under the transitional legal framework, with constitution-writing and preparation for political change identified as the immediate priorities.