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Lebanese media legislative developments

Overview

In late August 2026, the Lebanese Press Syndicate and the Lebanese Editors Syndicate issued a joint statement criticizing a newly passed media law. Syndicate leaders Aouni Kaaki and Joseph Chafifi expressed concern that the legislation was approved without sufficient debate and could be used to “tame the press,” restrict media freedoms, and enable the imprisonment of journalists through excessive fines.

By late September, legislative activity regarding media regulation continued through the Media and Telecommunications Committee. Chaired by MP Ibrahim al-Mousawi, the committee approved a draft law requiring state-owned institutions to allocate at least 5% of their advertising budgets to official state media to alleviate financial distress in public broadcasting. During these proceedings, officials also addressed the quality of media discourse, noting concerns regarding offensive language and its impact on national culture.

Entities

Paul Morcos · Lebanese Press Syndicate · Media and Telecommunications Committee · Ibrahim al-Mousawi · Aouni Kaaki

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Lebanese Committee approves law to mandate state media advertising

    Lebanon’s Media Committee approved a draft law requiring state-owned entities to allocate 5% of advertising to official state media to alleviate financial hardships facing public broadcasters.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lebanese press syndicates demand amendments to new media law

    Lebanese press and editors' syndicates have condemned a new media law, warning it restricts press freedom and threatens journalists with imprisonment and heavy fines.

Sources

almanar.com.lb · almanartv.com.lb · cbnlb.com · ch23.com · iklimlb.com