The Constitutional Council Decides to Reject Appeals in Municipal and Optional Elections

Council President Tannous Mshlab announced at a press conference that the council decided not to annul the extension law for municipal and optional elections, in order to preserve the continuity of public service. He stated, "The constitution exists for the public interest." In the press conference, he explained that "the reasons are valid and we have consolidated them by not annulling the law, and the public interest is the basis of our decision; we do not protect anyone."