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Government formation: Can Salam assert his prerogatives against party power struggles?

Once again, government formation is stalled by party demands for ministerial quotas. Yet, the Constitution grants the designated Prime Minister the exclusive authority to appoint ministers.

Government formation: Can Salam assert his prerogatives against party power struggles?

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam in a meeting on Jan. 14, 2025. (Credit: AFP)

Will Lebanon's next government formation be led by designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun, or will it be dictated by political parties? On Wednesday, both leaders raised their voices, advocating for an independent...
Will Lebanon's next government formation be led by designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun, or will it be dictated by political parties? On Wednesday, both leaders raised their voices, advocating for an independent...