He has two choices. One, come to an understanding with political parties accepting the role of a constitutional monarch. Two, go totally repressive as a dictator and risk the monarchy's future in the long run.

The king's move meets one important aspect - the end of autocratic rule. Why are the parties not accepting? I think they are a bit scared of the crowd because they are not in direct communication with the crowd.

This emergency debate is based on political rivalry. They're playing power politics with the emergency.

The political parties have unanimously rejected the one-man constitutional changes.

The king has only one choice -- accept the reality and postpone the municipal elections as it alone would create a minimum ground for a dialogue with political parties.

People are tired of strikes and disruptions. There is a sense of fatigue.