October 21, 2026
Today, Minister of Information Paul Morcos discussed with the President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, at Baabda Palace, plans to modernize “Lebanon Television” and various official media outlets, in addition to the course of media legislation and the proposed amendments to the new media law.
Morcos explained in a statement following the meeting that the program package and expected updates were reviewed on Lebanon TV, both in content and form, in addition to the ongoing development workshop in other public media institutions.
The Minister of Information stressed the necessity of proper implementation of media legislation, especially the new media law, stressing that this law was designed to protect and consecrate media freedoms. On the other hand, he pointed out that there is a big bet on the media’s awareness and vigilance to protect society and preserve social gains, as well as confronting misleading news and rumors that threaten social security, considering that “freedom is a responsibility that requires taking into account the accuracy of the stage.”
Regarding the amendments proposed to the media law, Morcos announced that communication had been made with various concerned parties, including unions and media and legislative bodies, pointing out that the amendments are today under the responsibility of the legislative authority and its constitutional path within the relevant parliamentary committees and the general body of the House of Representatives, stressing that the Ministry of Information will continue to keep pace with this path and push it towards approval.
