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Report: Hizbullah Continues to Back Aoun as President Despite Competitions in Race

26 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

A Hizbullah delegation led by senior official Wafiq Safa visited the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Michel Aoun and reiterated the party's adamant stance in backing him for the top state post despite other competitors in the presidential race, An Nahar daily reported on Tuesday.

The newspaper said that Safa has restated “the party's unwavering backing for Aoun even if the Marada chief MP Suleiman Franjieh remained a candidate.”

Report: Riyadh Continues to Veto Aoun, Mustaqbal Says No Elections despite Candidacies

20 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

Al-Mustaqbal chief ex-PM Saad Hariri has informed his movement's officials that Saudi Arabia continues to veto the candidacy of Free Patriotic Movement founder MP Michel Aoun for the presidency, al-Akhbar daily reported on Wednesday.

 

Several officials, including al-Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc leader MP Fouad Saniora, traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday following Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea's endorsement of Aoun.

 

Geagea Nominates Aoun as President, Urges March 14 Alliance to Back him

19 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea announced on Monday his support for his rival Change and Reform bloc chief MP Michel Aoun as president after weeks of speculation.

He declared during a joint press conference with the MP at Maarab: “I declare, after thorough assessment among the LF, the nomination of MP Michel Aoun as president.”

“The LF does not take impulsive or spontaneous decisions, but takes them after deep reflection,” he noted in an indirect reference to Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc chief MP Fouad Saniora.

Bassil Says Legislative Polls Can be Held as FPM Stages 'Proportional' Party Vote

18 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil stressed Sunday that “nothing justifies postponing the parliamentary polls,” as the FPM held unprecedented internal elections based on the “proportional representation” system.

Bassil voiced his remarks during an inspection tour that saw him visit Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, Jezzine, Jbeil, Keserwan, Beirut and Aley.

The FPM's polls were aimed at electing regional committees.

Report: LF Informs March 14 its Intention to Back Aoun for Presidency, Mustaqbal and Kataeb Reject

11 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

The Lebanese Forces has informed the March 14 alliance that the LF would back Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun for the presidency, An Nahar daily reported on Monday.

The newspaper said that LF lawmaker George Adwan made the announcement on his party's serious intention to back Aoun during a meeting that was held by the coalition’s leaders on Sunday night.

Adwan urged them “to deal with this option calmly,” it said.

Presidential Elections Postponed Again as MPs Warn of 'Lebanon's Collapse'

07 Ene 2016
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Naharnet

The 34th session to elect a president has been postponed on Thursday due to the lack of quorum at parliament.

Speaker Nabih Berri scheduled a new electoral session for February 8.

MP Marwan Hamadeh said after failed elections: “The number of lawmakers present at the failed session reflects the pessimism over the possibility to elect a head of state.”

MTV said that some 36 MPs were present at parliament.

Presidential Elections Postponed to January 7 as Saniora Plays down Differences with LF

17 Dic 2015
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Naharnet

The 33rd presidential elections session was postponed on Wednesday following a lack of quorum at parliament.

Speaker Nabih Berri scheduled the next session to January 7.

Following the postponement, Mustaqbal bloc leader MP Fouad Saniora warned: “The ongoing vacuum will lead to more dangers against Lebanon.”

“The ongoing vacuum will compound the internal problems in the country on various levels,” he added.

Could Sleiman Franjieh end Lebanon’s wait for a president?

16 Dic 2015
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The National

BEIRUT // For more than 18 months, political gridlock and ceaseless bickering has left Lebanon without a president.

In a country where politicians cannot come to an agreement on the most basic things, such as how to get rid of the rubbish that has piled up in the capital’s streets for months, choosing a president from the small pool of Christian former warlords, military officers, businessmen and feudal leaders who are eligible for the post and command political clout is a tall order.

Report: Franjieh's Presidential Nomination Product of International Deal

01 Dic 2015
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Naharnet

The expected presidential nomination of Marada Movement leader MP Suleiman Franjieh is a result of a “regional-international” deal aimed at preventing chaos from taking over Lebanon, reported al-Akhbar newspaper on Tuesday.

A ministerial source told the daily that “there is a 75 percent chance that this deal will go ahead.”

On Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun's stance on the nomination, it said: “We are faced with a fateful issue and there is a need to cater to Aoun's concerns, which Hizbullah should attend to.”

Electoral Committee Holds First Meeting on Monday

27 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

The parliamentary committee tasked with devising a new electoral law will hold its first meeting on Monday, reported An Nahar daily on Friday.

It said that the committee was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, but it decided to hold it on Monday instead.

The panel was formed in the wake of the a legislative session that was held on November 12 and 13.

It has around two months to come up with a new law.

Report: Hizbullah Adheres to Aoun as Presidnet

26 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

A meeting between Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil and Hizbullah leader's political assistant Hajj Hussein Khalil has reportedly took place late on Wednesday where talks tackled the latest developments at the presidential level, reports said.

Despite the latest settlement that saw the possible nomination of Marada leader MP Suleiman Franjieh for the top state post, Hizbullah continues to support its sole candidate MP Michel Aoun, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

Obama Urges Lebanese Leaders to 'Act in National Interest, Elect President'

25 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Lebanese leaders to exert urgent efforts to put an end to the ongoing presidential vacuum, in a letter he sent to Prime Minister Tammam Salam on the occasion of Lebanon's Independence Day.

“For the sake of Lebanon's stability and security, now is the time for Lebanese leaders to act in the national interest and elect a president,” said Obama in the letter that was distributed by the U.S. embassy on Tuesday.

Report: Aoun to Agree to Franjieh's Presidential Bid if He Garners Enough Votes

24 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

Head of the Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun noted that Marada Movement chief MP Suleiman Franjieh has the needed characteristics to become president, adding that he is willing to back his bid for the presidency, reported As Safir newspaper on Tuesday.

His visitors told the daily that the lawmaker is “willing to give his blessing to Franjieh's candidacy if he garners the necessary votes at parliament.”

Report: Aoun to Agree to Franjieh's Presidential Bid if He Garners Enough Votes

24 Nov 2015
Líbano
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Naharnet

Head of the Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun noted that Marada Movement chief MP Suleiman Franjieh has the needed characteristics to become president, adding that he is willing to back his bid for the presidency, reported As Safir newspaper on Tuesday.

His visitors told the daily that the lawmaker is “willing to give his blessing to Franjieh's candidacy if he garners the necessary votes at parliament.”

Kanaan Meets Geagea, Says to Coordinate with LF on Electoral Law

19 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

Change and Reform bloc secretary MP Ibrahim Kanaan announced Thursday that the Free Patriotic Movement will coordinate with the Lebanese Forces on the issue of the new electoral law.

Kanaan voiced his remarks after a meeting in Maarab with LF leader Samir Geagea in the presence of LF media officer Melhem Riachi. The lawmaker was delegated by Change and Reform bloc chief MP Michel Aoun, according to OTV.

Report: Electoral Law Committee to Hold First Meeting in December

19 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

A panel established on Wednesday to devise a new parliamentary electoral law will hold weekly meetings in order to resolve a dispute that has resulted in the extension of parliament's term on two occasions.

The committee will hold its first meeting on December 1, revealed the daily An Nahar on Thursday.

Its discussions will continue until mid-March 2016, which marks the beginning of parliament's regular session.

Change and Reform Wants 'Change and Solutions' President, Urges Fair Electoral Law

18 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

The Change and Reform bloc led by MP Michel Aoun on Wednesday called for electing a president who would bring “change and solutions,” as it stressed that the electoral law for parliamentary polls must be “fair” for Christians.

“We are advocates of a change and solutions presidency,” said the bloc in a statement issued after its weekly meeting.

The statement was recited by former labor minister Salim Jreissati.

10-Member Parliamentary Panel Formed to Devise Electoral Law

18 Nov 2015
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Naharnet

A parliamentary committee was set up Wednesday to devise a new electoral law, as part of the political settlement that had led to holding a legislative session on Thursday and Friday after around a one-year interruption.

“The panel is comprised of 10 members and it can convene with the presence of only six members,” Deputy Speaker Farid Makari announced after a meeting for the parliament bureau.

“Should it agree on a law, it will be submitted to parliament for a vote,” he added.

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