President Joseph Aoun has stressed the “urgent need” to prepare for Lebanon’s parliamentary elections scheduled for 2026 by revisiting the country’s electoral framework and improving the logistical and administrative processes behind the vote.
His call came on Sunday following the successful conclusion of municipal elections across all Lebanese provinces.
While praising the peaceful and democratic nature of the recent electoral process, Aoun acknowledged that several irregularities and administrative shortcomings had surfaced.
“These must serve as lessons,” he said, emphasizing that the government bears the responsibility of ensuring that future elections are conducted with greater transparency and efficiency.
“The upcoming parliamentary elections must be free of flaws,” Aoun asserted, urging both a comprehensive review of electoral laws and the bolstering of institutional readiness.
Such reforms, he said, are essential to ensuring that the election process reflects the true aspirations of the Lebanese people and restores confidence in the democratic system.
Furthermore, Aoun reiterated his congratulations to newly elected municipal and mukhtar officials, reminding them of their duty to serve with integrity and to be “faithful voices” for those who elected them.
In this context, he highlighted the importance of municipal councils in delivering essential public services and fostering trust between citizens and the state.
In closing, the president reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding Lebanon’s democratic foundations and called on all state institutions to begin immediate preparations for next year’s national vote.
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