Parliament Acts to Ease Tax Burdens and Fund Social Programs in 2025

A series of urgent draft laws

The House of Parliament on Monday approved a series of urgent draft laws related to supplementary budget allocations for the year 2025, aimed at supporting mutual funds for the judiciary and university faculty.

Lawmakers passed a LBP 1,500 billion allocation to the Judges’ Mutual Fund, in accordance with the format approved by the Finance and Budget Committee. The Parliament also ratified the expedited draft law (Decree No. 298) to open an additional credit line in the 2025 general budget to fund the same contribution.

Additionally, Parliament approved an expedited draft law (Decree No. 385) to open a supplementary budget credit under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. 

This funding is designated for the Mutual Fund of Lebanese University faculty members, to cover social and healthcare support. A total of LBP 1,320 billion was allocated to the fund, also in line with the recommendations of the Finance and Budget Committee.

These allocations aim to ensure the continuity of key social benefits for members of the judiciary and higher education institutions in Lebanon.

Additionally, Parliament’s General Assembly on Monday approved the expedited draft law included in Decree No. 410, which aims to grant those affected by the Israeli war on Lebanon some tax and fee exemptions, and to suspend deadlines related to tax rights and duties, as amended.