Why extending Parliament’s term would suit Berri

Does Nabih Berri really want parliamentary elections to be held?The question arises today as it appears that the speaker has never faced a situation this difficult, both within his Shiite community and at the national level.There is broad agreement on one point. For the Shiite community, the 2026 vote will not resemble previous elections.The reason is that the Amal Movement and Hezbollah, already weakened by the 2024 war, are under great political pressure over Hezbollah’s disarmament, both at the national and international levels. Need the context? Electoral law: Berri tries to unblock Parliament without making concessions In such a sharply polarized context, both Amal and Hezbollah face a serious risk of seeing their popularity decline, which could cost them their monopoly over the community’s 27 parliamentary seats.From this...