The success of the Lebanese presidential election, combined with the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, has significantly weakened Hezbollah and Iran’s influence in Lebanon, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s political landscape.

Lebanon elected Army Commander Joseph Aoun as president, backed by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

As the 60-day ceasefire agreement between the Israeli Occupation and Lebanon's Hezbollah nears its end, efforts to elect a new president are intensifying.

Political factions, as observed post-truce, share a consensus that completing the presidential election is crucial for addressing pressing issues, including economic recovery and reconstruction following the Israeli assault.

The surprise victory of far-right Calin Georgescu raises concerns that Russia may be trying to draw Romania into its camp, following disputed elections in Moldova and Georgia.