Beirut: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on Thursday signed Decree No. 1478 dated October 2, formally referring the draft state budget for the year 2026 to the Lebanese Parliament for review and approval.
According to National News Agency – Lebanon, this formal step by President Aoun marks the beginning of the legislative process for the 2026 fiscal plan. The draft budget will now be subject to parliamentary scrutiny, where lawmakers will review, debate, and eventually vote on the proposed financial plan for the country.