MTV Reports Breakthrough on Parliamentary Extension Issue
3/3/2026 8:45:43 PM
MTV sources have reported that there is a parliamentary move toward agreeing on a formula to extend the parliament’s term, linked to the exceptional circumstances preventing the holding of elections, provided that consultations secure a majority of 65 votes around a text whose explanatory memorandum refers to avoiding a vacancy in the legislative authority.
In detail, a session of the General Assembly may be called next week, before March 10, to decide on the fate of the elections and discuss a draft law to be presented to MPs for signature collection. MP Nehmat Frem has signed a draft law ending the term of the Lebanese Parliament on May 31, 2028, with a commitment to hold elections as soon as the exceptional circumstances end, which would open the way to discussing a new electoral law.
According to the information, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has conditioned the extension on a two-year period, while some parties insist on a one-year extension. The Lebanese Forces require, for their approval, that the extension be tied to the exceptional circumstances, with elections to be held after six months or one year.
In detail, a session of the General Assembly may be called next week, before March 10, to decide on the fate of the elections and discuss a draft law to be presented to MPs for signature collection. MP Nehmat Frem has signed a draft law ending the term of the Lebanese Parliament on May 31, 2028, with a commitment to hold elections as soon as the exceptional circumstances end, which would open the way to discussing a new electoral law.
According to the information, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has conditioned the extension on a two-year period, while some parties insist on a one-year extension. The Lebanese Forces require, for their approval, that the extension be tied to the exceptional circumstances, with elections to be held after six months or one year.