Lebanese Politics
Vote on Lebanon's three presidencies, ministers, and members of parliament — and on the country's most debated open issues. Cast your vote, then see where public opinion stands.
The Three Presidencies
3 totalVote on Lebanon's three heads of state — the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and the Speaker of Parliament. Do you approve of each in their role?
President of the Republic — Joseph Aoun
Joseph Aoun took office on 9 January 2025, elected by parliament after a two-year presidential vacuum. A former commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, he is Lebanon's 14th president. Do you approve of his performance as head of state?
Prime Minister — Nawaf Salam
Nawaf Salam assumed office on 8 February 2025, after receiving 84 out of 128 parliamentary votes. A former head of the International Court of Justice, he leads Lebanon's Council of Ministers. Do you approve of his performance as Prime Minister?
Speaker of Parliament — Nabih Berri
Nabih Berri has served as Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament since 1992, making him one of the longest-serving parliamentary speakers in the world. He leads the legislative assembly of 128 deputies. Do you approve of his performance as Speaker?
Council of Ministers
23 totalVote on the ministers of Lebanon's government. Review each minister's portfolio and decide whether you approve of their performance.
Minister of Public Health — Rakan Nasreddine
Infectious-disease specialist and academic at the American University of Beirut, and the youngest member of the cabinet.
Minister of Environment — Tamara el-Zein
Former Secretary-General of Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) — the first woman to lead it since its founding in 1962. Holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry.
Minister of Information — Paul Morcos
Lawyer and academic with a PhD in law from the University of Nancy, France. Has served as a legislative consultant on human rights and women's rights committees in the Lebanese Parliament.
Minister of Agriculture — Nizar Hani
Expert in protected-area management and director of the Chouf Cedars Nature Reserve since 2010. Elected Vice President of the World Commission on Protected Areas for the MENA region in 2021.
Minister of Public Works and Transport — Fayez Rasamny
CEO of RYMCO, a leading company in Lebanon's automotive sector, and a third-generation manager of the family business.
Minister of Labor — Mohammad Haidar
Physician who directed the nuclear medicine department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Originally from the southern village of Anqoun.
Minister of State for Administrative Development — Fadi Makki
Specialist in economics and behavioral sciences, founder of B4Development — the first behavioral consulting unit in the Middle East. Former Director-General of the Ministry of Economy and Trade.
Minister of Industry — Joe Issa el-Khoury
Civil engineering graduate from the American University of Beirut with an MBA from INSEAD. Former Vice President of the Saradar Group.
Minister of Education and Higher Education — Rima Karami
Academic specializing in educational administration and policy, and chair of the department at the American University of Beirut.
Minister of Youth and Sports — Nora Bayrakdarian
Academic and expert in international relations and international law who has taught at the Lebanese University and the American University of Beirut.
Minister of Telecommunications — Charles Hajj
Businessman with international consulting experience, former Senior Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton where he led operations in the Middle East.
Minister of Justice — Adel Nassar
Lawyer with degrees in private and public law from Saint Joseph University and Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.
Minister of Interior and Municipalities — Ahmad al-Hajjar
A retired general appointed to lead the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities in the Salam government.
Minister of Displaced Persons & Minister of State for IT and AI — Kamal Chehadeh
Telecommunications executive with regional leadership experience in the UAE. Former chairman of Lebanon's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (2007–2010).
Minister of Economy and Trade — Amer Bissat
Economist and financier with a long career in global asset management and a focus on emerging-market economies.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants — Youssef Rajji
Career diplomat who built his career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as Lebanon's ambassador to Jordan, with earlier postings in Washington, Brussels, South Korea, Morocco, and Ivory Coast.
Minister of Social Affairs — Hanine el-Sayyed
Expert in human development and social protection who led poverty-reduction programs at the World Bank, including its response to Lebanon's economic crisis.
Minister of Tourism — Laura El-Khazen Lahoud
Executive Vice President of the Al-Bustan Festival, one of Lebanon's most prestigious cultural events, which she co-directs with her mother Myrna Boustani.
Minister of Energy and Water — Joseph Saddi
Businessman and consultant who led privatization efforts in the energy, mining, and steel sectors, and formerly chaired the Middle East division of Strategy& (PwC).
Minister of National Defense — Michel Menassa
Retired Major General of the Lebanese Army who served as Inspector General at the Ministry of Defense before his appointment.
Minister of Culture — Ghassan Salameh
Political and professor at the University of Sorbonne, with extensive experience in international affairs. Previously served as minister of culture (2000–2003).
Minister of Finance — Yassine Jaber
Economist and businessman, former MP for Nabatiyeh (1996–2022). Previously served as minister of economy and minister of public works. Holds a degree from the American University of Beirut.
Deputy Prime Minister — Tarek Mitri
Academic and diplomat who served as a minister in four governments between 2005 and 2011, holding portfolios including Culture, Environment, and Information. Former president of Saint George University of Beirut.