Electricity Dictates Legislative Pace as Berri Opens Communication Channels

The crisis caused by Lebanon's electricity utility cutting power to several public institutions and departments over unpaid dues pushed to accelerate the legislative process. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called for a legislative session on Thursday, and the Finance and Budget Committee approved an additional credit of $100 million for electricity, while accumulated arrears amount to about $430 million. The agenda includes ten draft laws and proposals, as Berri opened communication channels with influential MPs to control the session's pace and avoid disrupting urgent files.