Deputies at Place de l'Étoile during the legislative session of Parliament, Dec. 18, 2025. (Credit: Photo Lebanese Parliament)
This time, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri scored a point against his critics.Despite a boycott by several parliamentary blocs, Berri succeeded in holding a plenary session on Thursday. The session allowed MPs to pass several laws centered on reforms demanded by the international community, as well as measures aimed at launching the reconstruction effort, under the close watch of donor countries.But that is not the only takeaway. Most notably, the standoff over the diaspora vote was not raised in Parliament, just five months before the scheduled May election.That silence is making the option of postponing the parliamentary elections, even on a technical basis, appear increasingly serious and realistic. More on the dynamics Why extending Parliament’s term would suit Berri As expected, quorum was reached as Amal and Hezbollah relied...
This time, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri scored a point against his critics.Despite a boycott by several parliamentary blocs, Berri succeeded in holding a plenary session on Thursday. The session allowed MPs to pass several laws centered on reforms demanded by the international community, as well as measures aimed at launching the reconstruction effort, under the close watch of donor countries.But that is not the only takeaway. Most notably, the standoff over the diaspora vote was not raised in Parliament, just five months before the scheduled May election.That silence is making the option of postponing the parliamentary elections, even on a technical basis, appear increasingly serious and realistic. More on the dynamics Why extending Parliament’s term would suit Berri As expected, quorum was reached as Amal and Hezbollah...
