Frem from Maarab: We will run in upcoming municipal elections in alliance with Lebanese Forces, Kataeb, Mansour Al-Bonn
He said, "I was honored to meet with Dr. Geagea, and I have good news for the people of Keserwan. The electoral alliance has been finalized, and we will run in the elections together, starting from Jounieh to all of Keserwan."
Frem continued, "This municipal electoral agreement brings good news to the people of Jounieh. Today, we will participate in these elections as four allies: the Lebanese Forces, the Kataeb Party, Sheikh Mansour Al-Bonn, and us."
He added, "This gives me great hope that Jounieh will be represented by its people and, at the same time, will have a clear vision for rhe economy, development and progress, fulfilling all the dreams of its citizens."
Asked about the parliamentary elections, Frem said: "We are working with a number of fellow MPs to submit a draft law aimed at enabling Lebanese citizens to directly elect the Parliament Council and the Senate, in a manner similar to the current law, but with an amendment stipulating that expatriates elect in Lebanon while the Senate is elected according to Orthodox law, i.e., exclusively according to sectarian affiliation."
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