09/10/2025
𝗗𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘆𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮̊𝗹
(𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩. 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦)
𝘈𝘧 𝘠𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘣 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘢, 9. 𝘰𝘬𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 2025.
I september 2025 afholdt assyrerne den stiftende konference i Göteborg, Sverige (19.–21. september 2025), organiseret af The Supreme Body for Establishing the Parliament of the Land of Assyria. Under denne begivenhed blev Det Assyriske Parlament formelt oprettet som den repræsentative institution for det assyriske folk på verdensplan. Efter dets oprettelse blev The Supreme Body opløst ved afslutningsceremonien i overensstemmelse med dets egne vedtægter. Det Assyriske Parlament er grundlagt på principperne om demokrati, gennemsigtighed og inklusivitet med det formål at forene assyrere i hjemlandet og i diasporaen under én legitim repræsentativ struktur.
Oprettelsen af Det Assyriske Parlament fulgte en omhyggeligt tilrettelagt demokratisk og gennemsigtig proces. Flere års arbejde af juridiske eksperter og nationale komitéer forud for 2025 førte til udarbejdelsen af parlamentets vedtægter, som blev gjort offentligt tilgængelige til første, anden og tredje behandling, før de endeligt blev vedtaget på konferencen. Fra juli 2025 kunne assyrere fra hele verden registrere sig som kandidater til valget. Afstemningen fandt sted mellem den 7. og 20. september 2025, både online og under gennemsigtige og retfærdige forhold. Under den stiftende konference fra den 19.–21. september 2025 blev vedtægterne formelt vedtaget, og de 26 valgte medlemmer af parlamentet blev bekræftet. Få dage efter konferencen blev ledelsen internt valgt af parlamentets medlemmer. Efter parlamentets etablering blev The Supreme Body officielt opløst i henhold til sine vedtægter. Denne proces afspejler internationale standarder for demokratisk styre (inklusion, gennemsigtighed og retsstatsprincipper) i overensstemmelse med rammer anvendt af FN og OSCE for frie og retfærdige valg.
Nogle kritikere hævder, at parlamentet mangler legitimitet, fordi den assyriske stat endnu ikke eksisterer, fordi de er uenige i valgresultatet, eller fordi valgdeltagelsen var lav. Disse indvendinger ugyldiggør dog ikke den demokratiske proces. Valget fulgte på forhånd definerede og offentligt tilgængelige vedtægter. Gennemsigtighed og ansvarlighed blev opretholdt gennem hele processen. Uenighed om resultater er en normal del af et demokrati og undergraver ikke legitimiteten. Ledelsen blev valgt internt i overensstemmelse med parlamentariske normer anerkendt internationalt. Historiske fortilfælde som den armenske nationalforsamling (1863), det palæstinensiske nationalråd (1964) og det tibetanske eksilparlament (1991) viser, at national repræsentation kan eksistere legitimt, selv uden en anerkendt stat, så længe processen er demokratisk og regelbaseret.
Det Assyriske Parlament blev etableret for at fungere som den legitime repræsentative instans for det assyriske folk på verdensplan og for at beskytte deres politiske, kulturelle og nationale rettigheder. Målet er ikke at skabe en parallel regering, men at tjene som en samlende og repræsentativ institution, der taler på vegne af assyrere i hjemlandet og i diasporaen. Parlamentets kerneformål omfatter at repræsentere assyrere globalt gennem et demokratisk valgt organ, beskytte og fremme det assyriske sprog, kultur og historiske arv, arbejde for international anerkendelse af den assyriske nation og dens rettigheder i henhold til folkeretten (herunder selvforvaltning og sikkerhed i det assyriske hjemland), forene assyriske organisationer, politiske enheder og uafhængige personligheder under én repræsentativ ramme, forsvare assyrernes rettigheder i samarbejde med internationale organisationer som FN og EU samt udvikle de institutionelle og juridiske grundlag for fremtidig selvforvaltning eller føderal deltagelse inden for eksisterende stater.
De 26 valgte medlemmer af Det Assyriske Parlament har ansvaret for at udarbejde parlamentariske beslutninger og politikker, danne udvalg for kultur, uddannelse, hjemlandsanliggender, diasporarelaterede forhold og menneskerettigheder, engagere sig i dialog med internationale organer og regeringer, styrke den assyriske tilstedeværelse i det historiske hjemland samt opretholde kommunikation og ansvarlighed over for assyrere verden over.
Det Assyriske Parlament står som en demokratisk etableret og legitim institution, bygget på gennemsigtighed, inklusivitet og internationale standarder for repræsentation. Det fortsætter det assyriske folks historiske kamp for anerkendelse, beskyttelse og enhed; og demonstrerer, at et parlament kan eksistere og handle legitimt, selv før en stat er anerkendt.
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𝘌𝑛𝘨𝑙𝘪𝑠𝘩 𝘵𝑟𝘢𝑛𝘴𝑙𝘢𝑡𝘪𝑜𝘯
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲
𝐵𝘺 𝘠𝑎𝘬𝑜𝘣 𝘖𝑟𝘢ℎ𝘢, 𝑂𝘤𝑡𝘰𝑏𝘦𝑟 9𝘵ℎ, 2025.
In September 2025, Assyrians held the Founding Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden (19–21 September 2025), organized by The Supreme Body for Establishing the Parliament of the Land of Assyria. During this event, the Assyrian Parliament was formally established as the representative institution of the Assyrian people worldwide. Following its creation, the Supreme Body was dissolved in the Closing Ceremony, in accordance with its own bylaws. The Assyrian Parliament is founded on the principles of democracy, transparency, and inclusivity, aiming to unite Assyrians in the homeland and diaspora under one legitimate representative structure.
The creation of the Assyrian Parliament followed a carefully designed democratic and transparent process. Years of work by legal experts and national committees prior to 2025 led to the drafting of the Bylaws of the Parliament, which were made public for first, second, and third readings before final adoption at the conference. From July 2025, Assyrians from around the world could register to stand for election. Voting took place between 7 and 20 September 2025, both online under transparent and fair conditions. During the Founding Conference from 19–21 September 2025, the bylaws were formally adopted and the 26 elected members of the Parliament were confirmed. A few days after the conference, the leadership members were elected internally by the members of the Assyrian Parliament. Following the establishment of the Parliament, the Supreme Body was officially dissolved, as required by its bylaws. This process reflects international standards of democratic governance (inclusivity, transparency, and rule of law) consistent with frameworks used by the UN and OSCE for free and fair elections.
Some critics argue that the parliament lacks legitimacy because the Assyrian state does not yet exist, or because they disagree with the election results, or because voter turnout in the elections was low. However, these objections do not invalidate the democratic process. The election followed predefined and publicly available bylaws. Transparency and accountability were maintained throughout the process. Disagreement with outcomes is a normal part of democracy and does not undermine legitimacy. The leadership was elected internally, in accordance with parliamentary norms recognized internationally. Historical precedents such as the Armenian National Assembly (1863), the Palestinian National Council (1964), and the Tibetan Parliament in Exile (1991) show that national representation can exist legitimately even without a recognized state, as long as the process is democratic and rule-based.
The Assyrian Parliament was established to act as the legitimate representative body of the Assyrian people worldwide, safeguarding their political, cultural, and national rights. Its goal is not to create a parallel government but to serve as a unifying and representative institution that speaks on behalf of Assyrians in the homeland and the diaspora. Its core objectives include representing Assyrians globally through a democratically elected body, protecting and promoting the Assyrian language, culture, and historical heritage, pursuing recognition of the Assyrian nation and its rights under international law including self-administration and security in the Assyrian homeland, uniting Assyrian organizations, political entities, and independent figures under one representative framework, defending the rights of Assyrians in collaboration with international organizations such as the UN and the EU, and developing the institutional and legal foundations for future self-governance or federal participation within existing states.
The 26 elected members of the Assyrian Parliament are responsible for drafting parliamentary resolutions and policies, forming committees on culture, education, homeland affairs, diaspora relations, and human rights, engaging with international bodies and governments, strengthening the Assyrian presence in the historical homeland, and maintaining communication and accountability with Assyrians worldwide.
The Assyrian Parliament stands as a democratically established and legitimate institution, built on transparency, inclusivity, and international standards of representation. It continues the historical struggle of the Assyrian people for recognition, protection, and unity; demonstrating that a parliament can exist and act legitimately even before a state is recognized.
