Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati speaks with then-army commander Joseph Aoun at the Serail on Nov. 27, 2024. (Photo provided by the Prime Minister's Press Office)
“I undertake to quickly convene binding parliamentary consultations for the appointment of a prime minister,” newly elected President Joseph Aoun said during his inaugural speech, officially launching the first political battle under his new mandate: The formation of the next government.While some view this government as a transitional team until the 2026 legislative elections, it remains critical as it will address major issues, including reconstruction following the war between Hezbollah and Israel.Moreover, this first cabinet is expected to initiate the reforms demanded by the international community. Local stakeholders place significant importance on forming the cabinet and selecting the prime minister — a role for which several names are already being discussed in political and diplomatic circles, even as the possibility of...
“I undertake to quickly convene binding parliamentary consultations for the appointment of a prime minister,” newly elected President Joseph Aoun said during his inaugural speech, officially launching the first political battle under his new mandate: The formation of the next government.While some view this government as a transitional team until the 2026 legislative elections, it remains critical as it will address major issues, including reconstruction following the war between Hezbollah and Israel.Moreover, this first cabinet is expected to initiate the reforms demanded by the international community. Local stakeholders place significant importance on forming the cabinet and selecting the prime minister — a role for which several names are already being discussed in political and diplomatic circles, even as the possibility of...
