Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri abandons attempt to form government

Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri abandons attempt to form government — — -Brussels (Brussels Morning) Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri, announced on Thursday that he is giving up his attempt to form a government, a move that serves to exacerbate the ongoing government crisis amidst rapidly deteriorating economic conditions.

Harriri blamed President Michel Aoun for his decision, claiming he was unable to reach an agreement with the head of state on the composition of the future cabinet.