He assures him: he does not hesitate. The resigning Prime Minister Saad Hariri, whose name was quoted to take over the leadership of the Lebanese government, announced on Tuesday (November 26th) that he would not occupy this position in a country shaken by an unprecedented popular protest and that sinks into a deep economic crisis. Protesters mobilized since October 17 have achieved their first victory with the resignation of the Hariri government on October 29, but they are still waiting for a government of technocrats who would not come from the traditional political seraglio.
The constitutional process leading to the appointment of a new prime minister and the formation of a government has still not been triggered by President Michel Aoun, in a context of tightness within the ruling class. And the economic and financial crises are getting worse. It will not be "Not me, but someone else" who will lead "A government that meets the ambitions of young people", said Hariri in a statement, denouncing "Irresponsible practices" and one "Chronic denial" from other political forces.
A "techno-political" government
Mr. Hariri criticized without naming those who before public opinion say "Wait for a decision from "Saad Hariri, who hesitates" ", in order to impute him "Falsely" responsibility for the delay in forming the government. In this small multi-denominational country governed by a complex system supposed to guarantee a delicate balance between the different communities, the position of prime minister is occupied by a Sunni Muslim. But Hariri is traditionally considered the leader of the Sunni political camp.
He hoped to see President Aoun "Immediately launch parliamentary consultations to appoint a prime minister and form a new government". The latter had recently declared that Mr. Hariri "Hesitant" as to the possibility of leading the next government, blaming the delay in "Contradictions that govern Lebanese politics".
Aoun said he was open to a government including representatives of the protest, which categorically rejects the traditional political class, dominated for decades by the same parties and the same family clans. He had mentioned the idea of a government "Techno-political", emphasizing the need to retain party representatives.
