A recent MEIRSS seminar brought renewed attention to the political tensions, legal questions, and competing interests shaping the ongoing debate over expatriate participation in Lebanon’s 2026 elections.
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Elections - Lebanon - Lebanese womenLebanon’s women break barriers in 2025 elections, but the fight isn’t over
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The debate over allowing Lebanese expatriates to vote from abroad highlights the country’s political deadlock, as hundreds of thousands of citizens face logistical hurdles, legislative delays, and uncertainty over their ability to participate in upcoming elections.
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