Aoun Says Electoral Law 'Reflects True Will of Citizens', Vows Timely Vote
Lebanon's complex new electoral law, which is based on proportional representation for the first time in the country's history, reflects “the true will of citizens,” President Michel Aoun announced on Wednesday.
“The parliamentary elections will be held on time according to a new electoral system that reflects the true will of citizens,” Aoun told a French Senate delegation.
“The Lebanese have overcome the circumstances that accompanied the Nov. 4 resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri thanks to their solidarity and unity,” the president added.
“The army and security forces are working on strengthening stability in the country and are pursuing the remnants of the terrorist groups who were defeated in the outskirts of the Bekaa,” Aoun reassured.
The new electoral law replaces the winner-takes-all voting system with proportional representation and reduces the number of electoral districts from 26 to 15.
It comes after years of wrangling during which political parties rejected various proposals for fear of losing parliamentary seats.
Source: Naharnet
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