Noticias

One of ‘Obstacles’ Facing Hariri

29 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

One of the "main obstacles" facing PM-designate Saad Hariri’s bid to form a new government is “Hizbullah’s demand that a ministerial seat be allocated to a Sunni deputy close to the party,” the Saudi Asharq al-Awsat daily reported on Tuesday.

“The party has presented its demand to Hariri during Monday’s consultations, and is expected to reiterate it later on,” well-informed sources told the daily on condition of anonymity.

Hariri Wraps Up One-Day Govt. Consultations with Parliamentary Blocs

28 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri on Monday held one-day, unbinding consultations with the parliamentary blocs and deputies in Nejmeh Square, kicking off his bid to form a new government.

Hariri first met with Speaker Nabih Berri, and afterwards met separately with former PM Tammam Salam and ex-PM Najib Miqati.

Salam made remarks to reporters after the meeting saying although everyone is calling for a quick Cabinet formation, “but I don’t think it should be rushed.”

New Govt. to be Formed around Eid al-Fitr

27 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The line-up of the new government is likely to be announced on the eve of the Eid al-Fitr holiday or shortly afterwards, a media report said.

"The parties' demands regarding portfolios and shares will not become totally clear before the end of the one-day official consultations that PM-designate Saad Hariri will hold Monday with the parliamentary blocs," political sources informed on the formation process told al-Hayat daily in remarks published Sunday.

Govt. Policy Statement Under ‘International Scrutiny’

26 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Lebanon’s upcoming new government to be lined up under Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri “may adopt the format of the previous government's policy statement regarding a clause on Hizbullah’s resistance,” the pan-Arab al-Hayat daily reported on Saturday.

Quoting political sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, they said the government may adhere to the same clauses on Hizbullah’s resistance as the ones mentioned in the policy statement back in 2016.

Cabinet Might See Two New Portfolios Added

26 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri is set to begin lining up his government starting next week amid reports that the future Cabinet will see two new ministries added to the already 30-member assembly, the Kuwaiti al-Anbaa daily reported Saturday.

“Monday will see another day in the path of the Prime Minister in charge of forming an expanded government of national unity, as described by Speaker Nabih Berri, and it will be comprised of 32 ministers to include for the first time, minority Alawite and Christian ministers,” said the daily.

Consultations to Name New Premier Begin at Baabda Palace

24 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The binding parliamentary consultations to name the next prime minister kicked off at Baabda Palace on Thursday, as caretaker PM Saad Hariri was first to arrive and meet with President Michel Aoun.

Based on the statements made this week by various parliamentary blocs, Hariri is widely expected to be renamed premier in the consultations.

MP-elect ex-PM Najib Miqati, who leads a four-member parliamentary bloc, met with Aoun and told reporters afterwards that he nominates Hariri for the premiership.

Aoun iniciará el jueves las consultas para designar al nuevo primer ministro

23 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Europa Press

El presidente de Líbano, Michel Aoun, iniciará el jueves las consultas para la designación del primer ministro del paístras las elecciones parlamentarias del pasado 6 de mayo, según ha anunciado este miércoles el presidente del Parlamento, Nabih Berri.

Berri, que ha sido reelegido este miércoles para el cargo por sexta vez consecutiva desde 1992, se ha reunido a continuación con Aoun en la sede de la Presidencia y tras dicho encuentro ha desvelado a la prensa que el presidente tiene intención de iniciar el jueves las consultas.

El Parlamento de Líbano reelige a Berri como su presidente y pone de segundo a un aliado de Hezbolá

23 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Europa Press

El nuevo Parlamento libanés, resultado de las elecciones celebradas el pasado 6 de mayo, ha reelegido este miércoles como su presidente a Nabih Berri, mientras que el vicepresidente de la institución será Elie Ferzli, un aliado del partido-milicia chií Hezbolá, informan los medios locales.

Hariri Says Hizbullah Sanctions to 'Expedite' Govt. Formation

22 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The recently imposed sanctions on Hizbullah might “expedite” the government formation process rather than delay it, caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Tuesday.

“There is a decision to speed up the government formation and I believe that the sanctions on Hizbullah might expedite the formation process rather than delay it,” Hariri told LBCI television.

Decisive Week: New Govt. Forms

21 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The mandate of Lebanon’s parliament --which extended its own mandate for three consecutive times since its election in 2009-- ends at midnight Monday, meanwhile the government gears for its final meeting at Baabda Palace to tackle 59 items before it turns into a caretaker government on Tuesday.

The cabinet will convene at the Presidential Palace and will be chaired by President Michel Aoun to discuss several issues including the problematic electricity file, said al-Joumhouria daily.

Hizbullah Eyeing ‘Key’ Share in Cabinet

19 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Hizbullah party is reportedly eyeing an increased share in Lebanon’s new government amid reports it could “foil its formation” shall Prime Minister Saad Hariri respond to the U.S. “veto” against the party, Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat daily reported on Saturday.

Hizbullah, “will not accept to get the so called non-service-related ministerial portfolios like it did in previous governments,” said the daily.

Mustaqbal-LF: to Restore Confidence in New Government

17 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

A new leaf in relations has been turned over between the Lebanese Forces and al-Mustaqbal Movement following the Geagea-Hariri meeting at the latter’s residence early this week, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

LF sources told the daily, “the meeting between LF chief Samir Geagea and Mustaqbal head PM Saad Hariri has turned the page on previous differences and opened a new leaf based on a joint alliance”

Lebanon Set for Caretaker Government

14 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Lebanon’s Cabinet is expected to convene on Wednesday to address several key files, including a controversial electricity file, before it turns into a caretaker government on May 20, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Monday.

The meeting will take place at the Baabda Palace to “tackle and place several files on the solution track before the government turns into a caretaker cabinet,” well-informed sources told the daily.

LF, FPM Not Decided on Speaker Re-Election

12 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The Lebanese Forces and Free Patriotic Movement have not yet disclosed whether they will re-elect Speaker Nabih Berrii for a sixth term, as they prepare for consultative meetings with their party members.

In that regard, Foreign Minister and FPM chief Jebran Bassil assured that each positive “signal” from Berri’s end (AMAL Movement chief) will be met by a similar one from the FPM’s side.

New Parliament to 'Re-Elect Berri on May 22'

11 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The new parliament will hold a session on May 22 to re-elect AMAL Movement leader Nabih Berri to a sixth term as Parliament Speaker, a media report said.

"The Parliament Bureau will soon convene under the most senior MP, Michel Murr, to make the necessary preparations ahead of a session to elect a new speaker," al-Joumhouria newspaper reported on Friday, noting that "there are confirmed indications that Berri will be re-elected."

"The election session will likely be held on May 22," the daily added.

Los aliados de Hezbolá ganarían las elecciones del Líbano según los primeros resultados

07 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
El Espanol

El grupo chií respaldado por Hezbolá se habría hecho con la mitad de los escaños en las primeras elecciones parlamentarias en nueve años.

El partido milicía chií libanés Hezbolá y sus aliados conseguirán más de la mitad de los 128 escaños en liza en las elecciones parlamentarias que han concluido este domingo, según los resultados provisionales difundidos por líderes políticos y medios locales.

Parliamentary Election Turnout 49 Percent, Says Mashnouq

07 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

Less than half of Lebanon's electorate voted in Sunday's general elections, according to a provisional turnout figure of 49.2 percent announced by Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq.

The figure marked a drop from the 54 percent of voters who cast a ballot in 2009, the last time Lebanon elected its parliament.

"This is a new law and voters were not familiar with it, nor were the heads of polling stations," Mashnouq said in a news conference. "Voting operations were very slow."

U.N. Appeals for Stability in Lebanon after Vote

07 Mayo 2018
Líbano
Fuente: 
Naharnet

The United Nations on Monday urged Lebanon's politicians to act responsibly to protect Lebanon's stability following elections that saw Hizbullah and its allies make gains.

"We hope that all Lebanese political stakeholders will continue to act responsibly in the days following polling to protect Lebanon's stability, which should include the swift formation of a government," said U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric.

Hizbullah is set to cement its dominance in Lebanon after the party of its main rival, Prime Minister Saad Hariri, suffered heavy losses.

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