PUBLIC SECTOR
ANALYSIS
Tax hikes: Are parties leaning into populist rhetoric at Salam’s expense?
FOCUS
Public finances: Why does the government avoid using its supposed budgetary ‘war chest’?
SALAM GOVERNMENT
Salam asserts public employees’ demands justified, but funding must be secured
PUBLIC SECTOR
CGTL says talks with government ongoing, no strike ordered yet
TAIF AGREEMENT
Salam calls for establishment of Senate and Parliament 'free from sectarian constraints'
PUBLIC SECTOR
Unions set Tuesday deadline for action over VAT, fuel hikes as anger mounts
PUBLIC FINANCE
Public-sector wage increase: Who will foot the bill?
WAGES
Government plans VAT and tax hikes to fund public sector pay raises
PUBLIC SECTOR SALARIES
Teachers unions reject 'partial solution' ahead of Cabinet meeting
PUBLIC FINANCE
Public sector unions warn of escalation over salary adjustments
PUBLIC FINANCE
Public sector unions keep up pressure on government
INSIDER'S LOOK
Despite pressure from the streets and all sides, Salam's government will not fall
BUDGET 2026