Free Patriotic Movement

Abi Ramia Resigns from FPM, Reveals Behind the Scenes Truths

“Every leader whose legitimacy stemmed from their history, present, and contribution to the movement over four decades became a target for exclusion because they did not fit the specifications of the inheritance project intended for the ‘new movement’, Abi Ramia said. Abi Ramia reflected on his loyalty to former President, Michel Aoun, ...

Hezbollah Wary of Bassil's Actions

Political circles close to Hezbollah have reportedly revealed the "reproaches" of Hassan Nasrallah, the group's Secretary General, with regard to the recent steps taken by Gebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). "Reducing the number of MPs in the bloc on the eve of the presidential election would weaken the FPM's position," ...

FPM’s Autumnal Fall

The Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) is unraveling. Despite this breakdown, a complete collapse seems unlikely due to the steadfast loyalty of its popular base. Unfortunately, this fracturing is happening under the watch of former President Michel Aoun. Many expected that the party would lose significant support after Aoun's presidency, especially ...

Kanaan Addresses Unity Amidst FPM Internal Strife

Strong Lebanon MP, Ibrahim Kanaan, held a press conference on Wednesday to clarify what he described as “media statements, interpretations and leaks, as well as questions about my position”. In the wake of the expulsion of MP Alain Aoun on August 1 and MP Simon Abi Ramia’s resignation on August 7, rumors have swirled about Kanaan’s ...

The Last to Leave Switches the Lights Off...

This sentence was once scrawled along the road to Buenos Aires airport. At that time, amid a crisis, Argentina was experiencing a massive wave of emigration. In Lebanon, innovation is in full swing. While the last Lebanese hasn't quite left yet (but we’re getting there), the power has been shut off. Today, the state’s electricity, or ...

FPM: Kanaan Chose to Resign Through the Media

The Free Patriotic Movement declared on Wednesday that “MP Ibrahim Kanaan chose to submit his resignation from the party through the media, despite an appointment scheduled with him next Friday,” announcing that “the movement will issue detailed statements later on this issue.” On its official Facebook account, the FPM also revealed that ...

Bassil Won’t Be Running in the Next General Elections

Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) chief Gebran Bassil will not run again in the next parliamentary elections, in line with new regulations he has introduced as part of a “corrective move” within the party, according to FPM circles. The move is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition from the cult of the founder, Gebran’s father-in-law and former ...

Parliamentary Committees: Operating Guidelines and Political Context

Scheduled for October 22, the upcoming elections of parliamentary committees — typically a routine affair — will this year be a focal point of political maneuvering amid rising tensions within the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM). For the FPM, the stakes are high, as the elections will decide whether key figures — Ibrahim Kanaan (Chair of ...

Former FPM MPs From Diman: A National Christian Dynamic Is Needed

Former Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) MPs Alain Aoun, Simon Abi Ramia, Elias Bou Saab and Ibrahim Kanaan met with Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai at the latter's summer residence in Diman on Thursday, to advocate for closing Christian ranks. At the end of the meeting, Kanaan announced that the former FPM MPs aimed to “create a national ...

Alain Aoun to This Is Beirut: Our Priority Is to Unblock the Stalled Presidential Election

MPs and former members of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) – Alain Aoun, Simon Abi Ramia, Elias Bou Saab and Ibrahim Kanaan – were at the Patriarchate's summer residence in Dimane on Thursday for a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai. Following the meeting, MP Alain Aoun delved into its intricacies in a conversation with This is ...

The Decline of Bassil’s Standing in Dahyeh?

  The departure or expulsion of the four MPs from the "Free Patriotic Movement" (FPM) came amid complete silence from Hezbollah regarding what its partner in the "Mar Mikhael Understanding" is going through. This is despite the fact that the FPM leadership has not failed so far to keep up with Hezbollah's affairs and its ongoing concerns ...

Major Controversy About Enrollment of Displaced Syrians in Lebanese Schools

The Lebanese Forces (LF) and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) both called, on Saturday, on private and public schools and technical institutes not to register Syrian migrants in an irregular situation for the academic year 2024-2025. The controversy surrounding this case comes a day after the Ministry of Education issued a circular authorizing ...