Lebanon's search for a new central bank governor remains stalled, with no consensus reached on who will take the helm. Three candidates have been floated for the position, but none have secured unanimous support. While speculation is growing over a potential breakthrough, Kataeb.org website has learned that filling the post is not imminent, as discussions have effectively returned to square one.

According to sources, the disagreement between President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam over the new governor’s appointment remains unresolved. The head of state is reportedly backing one candidate, believing they are the most qualified to handle the responsibility. However, no agreement has been yet reached with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to iron out lingering issues. Notably, the unique nature of the governorship grants President Aoun the prerogative in making the final choice.

A government session is scheduled for Thursday, but sources suggest that the chances of naming a new governor during the meeting are still slim. Therefore, the matter is unlikely to be included on the session's agenda, leaving room for further consultations.

Meanwhile, parliamentary sources following up on this matter told Kataeb.org that the deadlock over the next governor’s appointment has already heightened tensions, with sharp divisions over the proposed candidates. In a bid to defuse the situation, serious efforts are underway to introduce a fresh name to avoid further political friction. According to the sources, there is a growing understanding between the president and the prime minister to sidestep red lines and agree on a candidate acceptable to both sides, ensuring that neither the presidency nor the premiership is perceived as conceding ground.

This is an English adaptation of an Arabic article written by Chady Hilani.