The Mongolian People's Party (MPP) has formally decided to withdraw from the coalition government and proceed to govern independently. This decision was made during the party’s sixth conference, which began yesterday at approximately 17:00 and concluded at 04:00 the following morning.
During the session, the MPP leadership conducted a political evaluation of the coalition government's performance, citing repeated breaches of the cooperation agreement by members of the Democratic Party (DP) parliamentary group serving within the administration. In response to feedback and criticism from the party’s primary and secondary branches, the conference adopted a resolution recommending the formation of a government that excludes political parties which violated the coalition agreement. The resolution also calls for the full implementation of the MPP’s platform for the 2024 parliamentary elections, according to MPP Secretary General Ya.Sodbaatar.
The resolution, endorsed by the MPP's highest representative body, was formally presented to coalition partners today. The Policy Council, established to oversee the coalition framework, is expected to deliberate on the matter.
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene's position and resignation plans
In light of the MPP’s decision, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai convened a meeting with coalition party leaders this afternoon to review their ten-month-long cooperation agreement.
The Prime Minister had previously expressed his intention to resign if a coalition government could not be sustained, citing concerns that a government formed without a strong parliamentary majority would encounter significant challenges in implementing major projects and key policy initiatives.
Reiterating this stance during the conference, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene provided a detailed account of the current political landscape to party members and engaged in open discussions with conference participants. He has since announced his intention to submit his resignation following consultations with coalition party leaders. Parliament is scheduled to address the matter during its session on Friday, May 23, 2025.
With 68 out of 126 seats in the State Great Khural (Parliament), the MPP is now expected to form a single-party government.
D.Amarbayasgalan, Speaker of the Parliament, noted that the balance of power between the MPP and opposition parties is relatively even, warning that without a coalition, the legislative process could be severely hindered.
As the dissolution of the coalition government appears imminent, speculation is mounting regarding the appointment of a new prime minister. Meanwhile, internal competition for cabinet positions has already begun within the MPP ranks.
The Mongolian People's Party (MPP) has formally decided to withdraw from the coalition government and proceed to govern independently. This decision was made during the party’s sixth conference, which began yesterday at approximately 17:00 and concluded at 04:00 the following morning.
During the session, the MPP leadership conducted a political evaluation of the coalition government's performance, citing repeated breaches of the cooperation agreement by members of the Democratic Party (DP) parliamentary group serving within the administration. In response to feedback and criticism from the party’s primary and secondary branches, the conference adopted a resolution recommending the formation of a government that excludes political parties which violated the coalition agreement. The resolution also calls for the full implementation of the MPP’s platform for the 2024 parliamentary elections, according to MPP Secretary General Ya.Sodbaatar.
The resolution, endorsed by the MPP's highest representative body, was formally presented to coalition partners today. The Policy Council, established to oversee the coalition framework, is expected to deliberate on the matter.
Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene's position and resignation plans
In light of the MPP’s decision, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai convened a meeting with coalition party leaders this afternoon to review their ten-month-long cooperation agreement.
The Prime Minister had previously expressed his intention to resign if a coalition government could not be sustained, citing concerns that a government formed without a strong parliamentary majority would encounter significant challenges in implementing major projects and key policy initiatives.
Reiterating this stance during the conference, Prime Minister L.Oyun-Erdene provided a detailed account of the current political landscape to party members and engaged in open discussions with conference participants. He has since announced his intention to submit his resignation following consultations with coalition party leaders. Parliament is scheduled to address the matter during its session on Friday, May 23, 2025.
With 68 out of 126 seats in the State Great Khural (Parliament), the MPP is now expected to form a single-party government.
D.Amarbayasgalan, Speaker of the Parliament, noted that the balance of power between the MPP and opposition parties is relatively even, warning that without a coalition, the legislative process could be severely hindered.
As the dissolution of the coalition government appears imminent, speculation is mounting regarding the appointment of a new prime minister. Meanwhile, internal competition for cabinet positions has already begun within the MPP ranks.