Shiite duo boosts South Council budget amid falling electricity prices
The article discusses the decision by the ministers of the Lebanese Forces to withdraw from the Lebanese Cabinet session and to accuse the government of not making serious progress on the electricity file. Minister Joueissi Khoury pointed out that the withdrawal was due to the lack of approval for measures to finance the Lebanon electricity reform plan, despite multiple requests over the past five months. He also explained that the budget increased allocations for areas loyal to the Shiite duo, such as the South Council and the Development and Reconstruction Council, while the Ministry of Energy’s budget decreased by 7.6%. The minister led efforts to secure external support, especially through a deal with Qatar, but faced a lack of response from the government regarding overdue taxes and redefinition of tariffs. Experts believe that the crisis is not merely a political disagreement but also involves attempts to rationalize spending and reduce corruption, amidst ongoing challenges in securing the necessary funding to operate Lebanon’s electricity sector.
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