Author: Constitution Watchdog

The current constitutional and political landscape in Lebanon is characterized by a significant legislative deadlock arising from profound disagreements over the voting rights of the Lebanese diaspora. This dispute has escalated into a constitutional crisis, recently manifesting in the inability of the Parliament to achieve quorum for a scheduled plenary session, following a deliberate and successful boycott by a majority of the body’s members. Such an impasse underscores a deep fissure regarding the foundational principles of political equality and representation within the nation’s legal framework. At the core of this contention is the interpretation and application of the standing 2017…

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