As Lebanon approaches the 2026 parliamentary elections, attention is shifting towards reshaping the balance of power within key sectarian blocs.
A parallel effort is underway to build a unified and influential Sunni bloc, with 27 seats allocated to Sunni representatives, potentially rising to 28 with the inclusion of expatriate seats from the 16th district.
The absence of the Future Movement from the political scene has created a void in the Sunni landscape, which several figures are now seeking to fill.
A new Sunni power may emerge in Lebanon's 2026 elections.
Author's summary: Lebanon's 2026 elections may bring a new Sunni power.