The current political consensus in Iraq has not yet produced concrete, permanent and effective legislation, and it has not yet found a solution for the country's security, legal and economic crises. However, it clearly paves the way for all of this.
Abadi has allowed parliament to reshape the 2015 federal budget to adapt to declining oil prices and for the budgetary decision to be a collective decision, not one at the expense of one party over another.
The ongoing meetings between Abadi, Massoum and Jabouri reflect the image of a team that has been absent for years among these positions. The trio's relationship has changed the widespread image that these positions are separate.
True, all this does not exceed the symbolism of "consensus" and does not extend to the deep differences that still prevail in Iraq. But key politicians showing team spirit has a positive impact on the mood of the Iraqi street, which seems optimistic despite the gravity of the ordeal.
Starting with common political ground and working toward political and social consensus in Iraq are crucial steps in the country’s history. Its decisive results will be linked to the seriousness of the Iraqi parties in extending and deepening this atmosphere.
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