US and European pressure on Lebanon to finalize the financial gap law and reforms

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1. 28 Sep 2026, 09:59 The website "Spot Shot" reported that US officials told Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during his meetings in New York of the necessity to finalize the agreement with the International Monetary Fund and Banque du Liban on the financial gap law, complete the required amendments and refer them to Parliament. According to the information, Washington wants to move the file quickly from the consultation stage to legislation, after the delay in determining the loss distribution mechanism and protecting depositors' rights became the main obstacle.
2. 29 Sep 2026, 12:41 "Lebanon Debate" learned that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received during his foreign meetings a strict American message calling on him to finalize the understanding with the International Monetary Fund, address the notes on the draft financial gap law and then refer it again to Parliament. According to the information, the atmosphere of the meetings was not positive, as Salam faced questions about the slow pace of reforms and the continuing disagreements between the government, Banque du Liban and the Fund over loss distribution and deposit protection. "RED TV" reported that the direct and strict American message affirmed that the time has come to finalize the understanding with the Fund and return the draft law to the path of approval, while holding the government directly responsible instead of only blaming Parliament.
3. 1 Oct 2026, 10:02 A report by "Spot Shot" revealed that more than one Lebanese official was informed of a clear and strict US-European ultimatum stating that whoever stands in the way of the required financial reforms will place himself directly under sanctions and visa revocation. The information explained that the message came as a final warning, as Washington and European capitals are ready to move from political pressure to personal measures against obstructers, including asset freezes, financial restrictions and cancellation of entry visas.

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