Lebanon

Pro-Iranian Hezbollah has lost its majority in the Lebanese parliament. The Lebanese Ministry of the Interior announced this Tuesday based on the final election results. On Sunday, Lebanese went to the polls amid the worst economic slump the country has ever experienced. The Shia party and its coalition partners won 62 of the 128 seats and thus failed to win at least 65 seats. This was necessary to stay in power. Candidates from the reformist opposition, on the other hand, did make gains and together secure at least 13 seats, considerably more than expected. The opposition party Lebanese Armed Forces (FL), also gained ground. The party of former war leader Samir Geagea, which is diametrically opposed to Hezbollah, is now the largest Christian party in parliament, with 20 seats. ...

The European Commission is allocating 33 million euros for aid to Lebanon after the devastating explosion that hit the capital Beirut on Tuesday. The money is intended, among other things, for basic needs, medical equipment and the restoration of critical infrastructure. This is the first amount, committee chairman Ursulavon der Leyen announced on Thursday after a telephone conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab. She conveyed condolences and expressed support to the Lebanese people. The two also discussed how the EU could help rebuild Beirut and the rest of the country. Von der Leyen suggested the possibility of charting damage with European expertise and equipment. She also suggested boosting trade relations by offering benefits to the affected country. The Pre...

Hezbollah Loses Majority in Lebanese Parliament

EU is Making Euro 33 Million Available for Emergency Aid to Lebanon