Lebanon is debating whether to extend Parliament’s mandate amid escalating security tensions, as leaders argue that holding elections during the current instability could threaten both public safety and the continuity of the country’s constitutional institutions.
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2026 Lebanese elections - Lebanon Parliament session - Exceptional session Lebanon - Joseph Aoun - Nawaf SalamAn exceptional parliamentary session: Postpone or save the elections?
Lebanon has called an exceptional parliamentary session in early March 2026, prompting debate over whether it will facilitate electoral reforms or open the door to postponing parliamentary elections.By The Beiruter