Libya moves closer to consensus on constitutional changes

The Joint Committee (6+6) and the Libyan Advisory Committee have agreed on the need to amend Libya’s constitutional and legal framework to facilitate inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections.

The agreement follows two days of closed-door consultations held under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

Both bodies underscored that revising the Constitutional Declaration and overhauling electoral legislation are fundamental to resolving the country’s prolonged political stalemate. They also highlighted the urgency of forming a unified government with a clear electoral mandate, alongside local and international guarantees to restore public confidence and legitimacy.

The 6+6 Committee expressed support for the Advisory Committee’s recommendations issued on 5 May and pledged to integrate them into the legal review process to ensure a more practical and consensus-driven electoral framework.

This understanding comes as part of UNSMIL’s broader engagement with Libyan stakeholders in preparation for a new political roadmap, expected to be unveiled during the mission’s upcoming briefing to the UN Security Council.

Berlin Process coordination gains momentum in Tripoli

In a parallel development, the UN Special Representative for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, and the German Ambassador, Ralf Tarraf, co-chaired a high-level meeting of the Berlin Process working group leaders. The gathering followed the June 2025 session of the International Follow-Up Committee on Libya and brought together key international and regional actors.

Representatives from the African Union, Algeria, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, the League of Arab States, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, and UNSMIL participated in the meeting.

The discussions reviewed the performance and outputs of the four thematic groups—economic, security, political, and human rights and international humanitarian law. Participants also assessed lessons learned since the launch of the Berlin Process after the 2020 and 2021 conferences, aiming to improve its flexibility and effectiveness amid Libya’s evolving context.

Tetteh reiterated the international community’s continued support for Libya in tackling political fragmentation, economic challenges, insecurity, and human rights concerns. She commended the Berlin working groups as vital platforms for coordination and dialogue, playing a key role in reinforcing the broader peace and reconciliation process.