EU Parliament Resolution Urges Sanctions On Lebanon Officials

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the EU to adopt targeted sanctions on Lebanese officials engaged in corruption and obstructing the Beirut Port explosion investigation.<br />The resolution condemned Lebanese political parties for the country’s devastating economic crisis and for delaying any semblance of economic recovery and accountability.<br />The resolution urged the EU to maintain pressure on political leaders in Lebanon, where a government was formed last week following more than a year of political deadlock.<br />The resolution notably condemned the rejection of an IMF-approved bailout plan presented by the previous Lebanese government.