The First Hassan al-Hakim Government was the twenty-fifth government in the history of modern Syria and the tenth administration of the First Syrian Republic. Formed in September 1941 following the appointment of Taj al-Din al-Hasani as President of Syria, it was the first government to serve under his presidency after the restoration of constitutional rule.
The government brought together representatives of several major political currents in Syria, a coalition that contributed to its fragmentation within six months of its formation. During its tenure, Syria's independence was formally proclaimed, and a federal arrangement granting financial and administrative autonomy to the provinces of Latakia and Jabal al-Druze (Suwayda) was adopted. The government also sought to expand Syrian legislative authority by advocating for the exclusive right of Syrians to enact laws without French participation. This proposal was rejected, deepening tensions between Prime Minister Hassan al-Hakim and President Taj al-Din al-Hasani. As the dispute intensified, the president encouraged ministers to resign, leading to the resignation of a majority of cabinet members. Under constitutional provisions, the government was consequently deemed resigned, becoming the first Syrian cabinet to fall as a result of the resignation of most of its ministers.
Composition
See also Council of Ministers (Syria) List of Syrian governments Government ministries of Syria List of prime ministers of Syria
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