German Parliament Extends Military Presence in Iraqi Kurdistan Until 2027

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the German Bundestag has voted to extend the country’s military presence in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region until January 31, 2027. The decision received 477 votes in favor, with 100 against and one abstention. A budget of €109 million has been allocated to cover the costs of maintaining German troops in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Currently, approximately 500 German soldiers are stationed in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region as part of a NATO mission. Germany has stated that the primary purpose of these forces is to prevent the resurgence of ISIS and to contribute to Iraq’s security.

Since 2014, Germany has provided over €3 billion in security and humanitarian aid to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The country concluded a similar mission in Syria in 2022.