Charbel Meets Suleiman: Electoral Law Based on Proportional Representation Best for Lebanon
Interior Minister Marwan Charbel stated on Monday that the parliamentary electoral law that was agreed upon with the committee charged with devising a new law “does not resemble the old one any way shape or form.”
He said during a press conference: “An electoral law based on proportional representation is the best solution for Lebanon.”
“We kept a few points from the old law, but added new aspects to it as well,” he revealed.
The minister explained that the new electoral law limits the number of “wasted votes.”
Charbel stressed the importance of minorities being represented at parliament, adding that a 30 percent quota should be dedicated for women in the elections.
He later held talks with President Michel Suleiman, informing him of the new electoral law.
Lebanon’s next parliamentary elections are expected to be held in 2013.
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