Key Legislation on Parliament’s Agenda Amid Preparations for Lebanon’s 2025 Municipal Elections
The Lebanese Parliament, headed by Speaker Nabih Berri, held a legislative session on Thursday to discuss 23 items on its agenda. These included a range of economic, financial, and social laws, as well as topics directly tied to the upcoming municipal elections in Lebanon 2025, scheduled for May. Some critical bills, such as the proposed increase in Lebanon’s contribution to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), were postponed, and several election-related proposals were referred to specialized parliamentary committees.
Among the most notable laws passed were amendments to Lebanon’s banking secrecy law, a law settling the statuses of Internal Security Forces officers, a bill authorizing the Lebanese University to hold recruitment competitions, and a law regulating the roles of teaching staff in private schools. Beirut’s municipal file was also present, with three proposals addressing the powers of municipal councils and governors.
Will Lebanon’s 2025 Municipal Elections Be Postponed?
Speaker Berri stressed that “there will be no postponement of the municipal elections”, calling for a non-sectarian approach to the process. In parallel, Interior Minister Ahmad Hajar chaired a meeting of the Central Internal Security Council to affirm the state’s commitment to neutrality and transparency in overseeing the elections, noting that the elections are not just a constitutional requirement but also a reflection of the state’s commitment to democracy.
Meanwhile, legislation related to reconstruction efforts remains unresolved, as debates continue over Lebanon’s ability to meet international aid conditions.
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