📰 2 sources 4 articles · 20 Oct 2026, 12:06 → 24 days ago

MP George Adwan Submits Draft Law to Shorten Lebanon's Parliamentary Term

MP George Adwan submitted a draft law to Lebanon's parliament to shorten the chamber's term, arguing that the continuation of existing circumstances does not justify an extension and calling for elections and a rotation of power. He later presented the proposal on behalf of the Lebanese Forces bloc, saying Lebanon needs to address core national issues including weapons and restoring the state's decision-making.

📍 Where things stand: The proposal remains a legislative initiative; no details have been reported on its content or its fate in parliament.

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20 Oct 2026, 12:06 MP George Adwan submitted a draft law to shorten the term of Lebanon's parliament, stressing that the continuation of existing circumstances does not constitute a justification for extending the chamber's mandate.
20 Oct 2026, 12:15 Adwan stressed that what is happening in the country requires the government to act decisively, otherwise parliament's term should be shortened so that another parliament can be elected, raising the prospect of early elections.
20 Oct 2026, 14:15 MP George Adwan presented the draft law to parliament on behalf of the Lebanese Forces bloc, considering that Lebanon needs elections and a rotation of power to address core national issues, including weapons and restoring the state's decision-making.

Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

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