Journalists attending a session with a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments expressed reservations about the proposal to establish a bicameral parliament, highlighting concerns over the potential financial and administrative challenges involved. The meeting, held on September 30, brought together media representatives from broadcast and online platforms to discuss key aspects of the ongoing constitutional reform process.

Participants urged lawmakers to achieve broad political consensus, emphasizing the importance of including opposition parties in the deliberations, particularly on contentious issues such as the caretaker government system. Journalists emphasized the need for permanent constitutional solutions aimed at preventing future political crises and advocated for explicit guarantees within the constitution to protect press freedom and freedom of expression.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, speaking during the meeting, noted that the creation of a bicameral parliament is stipulated in the National Charter but acknowledged that the proposal remains subject to further parliamentary scrutiny should consensus prove elusive. The dialogue also encompassed discussions on enhancing judicial decentralization and safeguarding judicial independence as part of the broader constitutional reform agenda.

The meeting highlighted ongoing debates surrounding Lebanon’s political system and underscored calls from the media for transparent and inclusive constitutional amendments to strengthen democratic governance and uphold fundamental rights.