Libya’s House of Representatives has approved a dedicated budget of 210 million Libyan dinars for the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) to cover the costs of the long-awaited parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for the upcoming period.
The allocation is intended to finance all logistical, technical, and administrative preparations required to organize nationwide polls, including voter registration, polling stations, ballot printing, staff training, and security coordination. The move reflects renewed efforts by the legislative authority to advance the political process and pave the way for ending the prolonged transitional phase.
According to official sources, the funding decision comes amid growing domestic and international calls to accelerate the electoral track as the only viable path to restoring political legitimacy, unifying state institutions, and establishing a stable, elected government.
The High National Elections Commission is expected to use the approved budget to update the voter database, modernize election infrastructure, and ensure compliance with international standards of transparency and integrity. The commission has repeatedly stressed that adequate and timely funding is essential to guarantee credible and inclusive elections across all regions of the country.
Observers view the budget approval as a significant procedural step, signaling that the House of Representatives is seeking to remove financial obstacles that previously delayed the electoral process. However, political consensus on the legal and constitutional framework governing the elections remains a key requirement for setting a final date for the vote.
Libya has been struggling to hold presidential and parliamentary elections since they were originally scheduled for December 2021 but were postponed due to legal disputes, security concerns, and political divisions. The latest financial allocation is therefore seen as part of broader efforts to revive the stalled roadmap under UN-backed initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive political settlement.
If successfully implemented, the elections are expected to mark a critical turning point in Libya’s transition, enabling the formation of unified executive and legislative authorities and laying the groundwork for long-term stability and economic recovery.
