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Shorter visits Berri, confirms UK readiness to continue assisting Lebanon (NNA)

Jumblat Advocates 1960 Electoral Law, Berri Warns of Time Constraints

by Paula Astih | Jan 12, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Efforts to draft a parliamentary electoral law have seen new developments, as the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) announced on Wednesday its support to the adoption of the 1960 law, shifting from its previous stance on a hybrid law that combines both the...

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Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun (C) meets with Prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri (R) and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon December 18, 2016. Dalati Nohra/Handout via Reuters

New Lebanese Cabinet Approves Ministerial Statement

by Nazeer Rida | Dec 25, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – The Lebanese Cabinet approved on Saturday the Ministerial Statement for the new government to be presented to the parliament to gain the vote of confidence the upcoming week. Minister Michel Pharaon as well as ministers of the Lebanese Forces objected...

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President Michel Aoun, right, with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri, left. PHOTO: REUTERS

Lebanon: Government Formation Gets More Complicated

by Youssef Diab | Dec 1, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – Several obstacles are still hampering the formation of a new Lebanese Cabinet, in the wake of difficult conditions set by the major political forces, which are battling over “sovereign portfolios” and other key ministries. Parliamentary and political sources...

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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (AP)

Berri Stresses ‘Absolutely Positive’ Relations with Aoun

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 25, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – The formation of the new Lebanese government remains a subject of debate between the different political factions, which are still fighting over “sovereign ministerial portfolios”. Ain al-Tineh visitors quoted Speaker Nabih Berri as saying on Thursday that...

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President Aoun, Speaker Berri, PM Salam and PM-designate Hariri at Baabda Palace. NNA

Cautious Optimism on Lebanese Cabinet Formation

by Paula Astih | Nov 24, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- Consultations held on the sidelines of Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday gave a new impetus to the efforts exerted by Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri to form Lebanon’s new government. “The atmosphere over the cabinet formation is positive,” Speaker...