March 2025 marked the transition from Najib Mikati’s caretaker government to Nawaf Salam’s administration, which took office in late February. Legislative activity during this period dropped to its lowest point in twelve months, with a shift in focus. Specifically, 40% of administrative texts involved new appointments and terminations, while 85% of regulatory texts addressed macroeconomic issues, particularly the approval of the 2025 national budget by decree and preparations for the 2026 budget. For more details, please refer to the monthly memo for the month of March. Read more

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In January 2025, as the parliament elected Joseph Aoun as president and appointed Nawaf Salam as prime minister, the outgoing cabinet stepped up both its routine and regulatory work. The Lebanese state issued 187 legislative texts, the highest number of texts in the last 12 months —mostly licenses and contribution approvals to public institutions— while regulating the Public Procurement Authority and enacting compulsory electronic tax filing.  Read more

In July 2024, the Lebanese state issued 144 legislative texts, yet none of the crucial reforms were addressed. Read more

In June 2024, the Lebanese state issued 151 legislative texts, yet failed to address crucial reforms.

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In May 2024, the Lebanese state issued 128 legislative texts, but none addressed the critical reforms the country urgently needs. 

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In April 2024, the Lebanese State issued 101 legislative texts, yet none introduced the much-needed reforms. Read more

What are some vulnerabilities that face people at different stages of their lives, and how can a social protection floor provide lifecycle guarantees?  Read more

Performance of alternative political groups across sub-districts Read more

Seat distribution by political affiliation of Lebanon’s newest parliament in comparison to that of 2018

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All you need to know about your district. Read more

A close look at the diaspora voters, their distribution by country and district, and where they can make an impact the most. Read more

2022 Parliamentary Elections: A look at the ruling political party alliances.

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 A closer look at the alliances formed across alternative political groups Read more

Women running for the Lebanese parliamentary elections and their distribution. Read more