Objectives & Principles

The Framework's objectives, principles, and fundamental strategic pillars

The Strategic Pillars of the Framework

Four fundamental pillars that chart the unifying national project of the Lebanese Framework of Independents.

A State of Citizenship

Lebanon is a state of citizenship, not a state of sects, founded on equal citizenship and equality before the law, separating religion from governance.

Institutional Sovereignty

Restoring the state's exclusive authority over its territory and over decisions of war and peace, and building effective institutions away from quota-sharing and clientelism.

A Productive Economy

Shifting from a rentier economy entrenched in corruption to a productive economy based on work and competence, and restoring depositors' money and rights.

Independence of National Decision

Independents, not opponents; our national decision is independent against all regional and international tutelage, with balanced relations with brothers and friends.

National objectives of the Framework

An integrated set of objectives that governs the Framework's work and guides its positions and activities.

National Sovereignty

Working to strengthen Lebanese sovereignty and preserve the independent Lebanese entity against all forms of tutelage and external and internal domination.

Justice & Equality

Enshrining the principle of equality between citizens before the law, and building a state of law and institutions that achieves social justice.

True Representation

Strengthening the representation of independents and national competencies in political, administrative, and economic decision-making positions.

State Reform

Working towards a radical reform of the political and administrative system to ensure separation of powers and institutional sovereignty.

Openness & Cooperation

Strengthening international and Arab relations based on equality and mutual interest, restoring Lebanon's pioneering role in the region.

Sustainability & Development

Working to achieve sustainable and comprehensive development in all Lebanese regions away from clientelism.

Priorities of the current phase

01

Restoring the state's full sovereignty

Working to restore the Lebanese state's full sovereignty over all its territory and over war-and-peace decisions.

02

Implementing an economic rescue plan

Calling for a comprehensive and transparent economic rescue plan that addresses the financial crisis and restores citizens' confidence.

03

Reforming the electoral law

Working toward a fair electoral law that guarantees genuine representation and opens the door to independent competencies.

04

Fighting corruption and recovering looted funds

Pressing for the accountability of the corrupt and recovery of looted public funds through an independent judicial path.

05

Rebuilding trust between citizen and state

Working on tangible steps to restore the Lebanese citizen's trust in state institutions and national work.

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