Prime Minister

The Appointment of the Prime Minister: Beware of the Tripwire

The challenging journey has officially begun. At the starting line, President Joseph Aoun has clearly outlined the key directions. In his inaugural address to the National Assembly, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, the head of state presented a roadmap that breaks with conventional approaches and entrenched clichés. “My aim is ...

Parliamentary Consultations Kick Off at Baabda Palace

The much-anticipated parliamentary consultations, spearheaded by the president of the Republic to appoint a new prime minister, started at Baabda Palace on Monday morning. Members of Parliament are streaming in to partake in the discussions. In a significant turn of events, Tajaddod bloc member MP Fouad Makhzoumi made an announcement on Monday. ...

Presidency Announces Parliamentary Consultations to Be Held on Monday

The General Secretariat of the Presidency announced that President Joseph Aoun will hold parliamentary consultations on Monday to appoint the next Prime Minister tasked with forming a new government. According to a statement issued on Friday, the consultations will begin at Baabda Presidential Palace with a meeting between the President and ...