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7/30/05

The Daily Star: European Union plans to provide Lebanon with financial aid

The Daily Star

European Union plans to provide Lebanon with financial aid

"The hope for the future generated by the Lebanese elections should not be frustrated by politicians." This was the message delivered by the chief of the EU Election Observation Mission, Jose Ignacio Salafranca, in a Beirut news conference. Salafranca arrived mid-week to present Lebanese officials with a final report on the 2005 parliamentary polls. The 60-page document contains analysis and recommendations related to the political landscape, the legal and media framework, as well as the administration of polls. Following discussions with top Lebanese officials, Salafranca said the EU plans to provide Lebanon with financial and technical assistance for the government to draft a more representative electoral law.

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