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Exclusive: Presidential Council Requests House of Representatives to Submit Draft Budget Proposal After Consultation with High Council of State

Our source has obtained a copy of a letter from the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh. In the letter, Al-Menfi requests the submission of the draft budget proposal by the executive authority.

This request is conditioned on prior consultation with the High Council of State and requires the approval of 120 parliamentary members in a properly convened session.

“Tripoli Activists” Warn Members of the House of Representatives Against Colluding with the Speaker in Implementing His Decision to Raise the Tax Rate

Tripoli activists issued a statement regarding what was presented in the House of Representatives session held on June 3, 2025, stating:
“We followed the House of Representatives session in which some members attempted to pass a budget that exceeds the value of revenues, at a time when oil prices—Libya’s main source of income—are declining.”

They also said:
“We have also followed the statements by the Central Bank of Libya, which warned against excessive spending that could lead to the collapse of the Libyan dinar’s value. This comes after its value was unlawfully reduced, first through the imposition of a tax on foreign exchange sales by the Speaker of the House—who heads the legislative body that is supposed to uphold the law—and again through the Central Bank’s change of the exchange rate. Despite judicial rulings that nullified this tax, neither the Speaker of the House nor the Central Bank Governor has implemented the court decisions.”

The Activists stated:
“As we have received information that the Speaker of the House plans to raise the foreign exchange sales tax, and that there is a proposal to lift subsidies, we hereby warn Members of Parliament of the following:**

  1. Not to get involved in, or remain silent about, any decision to unlawfully extract money from the Libyan people.
  2. Not to collude with the Speaker of the House in executing his decision to increase the tax rate without holding him accountable.
  3. Not to continue enforcing decisions that have been nullified by court rulings due to violations of jurisdiction.”

Accordingly, the Tripoli Activists Coalition declares the following:

We reject the misuse of parliamentary powers, particularly the House of Representatives’ enabling of the Speaker to finance any entity under the guise of reconstruction, development, or public debt repayment—placing the burden on the Libyan people, who are already suffering from economic hardship and high prices.

We warn the House of Representatives and the governments against excessive spending beyond available revenues. We also warn the Central Bank of Libya against using public funds to finance expenditures that exceed revenues, urging it to remain within its legal jurisdiction and avoid contributing to economic collapse and currency devaluation.

We call on the House of Representatives, the governments, and the Central Bank of Libya to comply with public debt repayment obligations and to revert to the provisions of Public Debt Law No. 15 of 1986, Article 3, which stipulates that “the Central Bank of Libya shall directly deduct 5% of total oil revenues from the public treasury until the debt is repaid.” We also demand the repeal of conflicting provisions in Law No. 30 of 2023 and affirm that the public should not bear the consequences of financial mismanagement and looting.

We urge the House of Representatives to revoke the immunity granted to the Reconstruction and Development Council from oversight by the Audit Bureau and other regulatory bodies, as it contradicts the Constitutional Declaration. We also demand the cancellation of the financial and planning authorities granted to the Council’s president, which rightfully belong to the Ministries of Planning and Finance.

We warn the governments and House members against ratifying or maintaining the Libya-Turkey maritime agreement, which stipulates that “any resources in the exclusive zone of one party that extend into the other party’s area shall be shared.” This clause effectively grants Turkey a share in our resources and obligates Libya to consult with Turkey before making any agreements with third parties regarding this zone. This undermines Libya’s sovereignty and subjects it to Turkish oversight—even though Turkey does not have legal ownership over the disputed area with Greece and Cyprus. This agreement exposes Libya to regional conflicts over resources, in exchange for giving away part of our confirmed national wealth.

In conclusion, we hold the legislative, executive, and financial authorities fully responsible for protecting public funds and preserving national sovereignty, and for upholding the rights of Libyan citizens. We affirm our continued monitoring of the performance of state institutions and will not hesitate to take necessary legal and popular actions to protect Libya from financial corruption and the squandering of its wealth.

Exclusive: House of Representatives Reaffirms Shakshak’s Continuation as Head of Audit Bureau and Revokes Appointment of Atiya Abdulkarim as Deputy

Our source has exclusively obtained a circular from the Libyan House of Representatives regarding the continued assignment of Khaled Shakshak to his duties as Head of the Audit Bureau, until the unification of sovereign institutions in a manner that ensures the proper functioning of the administration entrusted to him. The House also decided to fully revoke the decision to appoint Atiya Abdulkarim as Deputy of the Bureau.

According to the decision, the appointment of deputies for supervisory bodies and entities affiliated with the legislative authority and governed by law must be issued by the House of Representatives in an official session and in accordance with the provisions of effective legislation. Any other decisions issued in this regard shall not be recognized.

Exclusive: House of Representatives Issues Decision on Income Taxes

Our source has exclusively obtained a decision from the House of Representatives amending Article (25) of Law No. 7 of 2010 on income taxes.

According to the decision, the article now states:
“The state’s right to claim what is due under the provisions of this law does not expire over time. This provision applies to any statute of limitations that has not yet been completed.”

Exclusive: House of Representatives Sends Letter to Public Prosecutor Regarding Investigation into Amendment of Agreement Between NOC and Eni

Our source has obtained a letter from the Chairman of the House of Representatives to the Public Prosecutor regarding the amendment of the agreement between the National Oil Corporation and Eni concerning exploration and production sharing for the “D” contract area of Wafaa-Bahr al-Salam.

Aguila Saleh emphasized the need to open an investigation into the reasons for the amendment and to uncover any losses sustained by Libya due to the reduction of its production share in favor of the foreign party.

Exclusive: As previously reported by Sada—Parliament reduces the tax to 15%

Our source has exclusively obtained the decision by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to impose a 15% fee on the official foreign exchange rate for all purposes. The exchange rate will include this fee, considering exemptions granted by the Speaker’s decisions, with the possibility of reduction based on Libya’s revenue conditions upon the recommendation of the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya and his deputy.

Additionally, revenue from this tax will be allocated to cover public project expenses, as outlined in the development resources managed by the Central Bank of Libya, in accordance with the House of Representatives Law No. 30 of 2023, for repaying public debt when necessary.

House of Representatives Urges Continuation of Work by Central Bank Governor and Deputy

The Director of the Office of Presidential Affairs in the House of Representatives has sent a formal letter to the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya.

The letter reads as follows:


Respected Sir,

Governor of the Central Bank of Libya,

Greetings,

Upon reviewing the correspondence dated June 20, 2024, with reference number (81/1199), which includes the receipt of communication from your esteemed bank’s postal department, along with decisions numbered (21-22-2024) concerning the appointment of a new governor and board of directors for the Central Bank, as well as the formation of a handover committee, His Excellency has instructed me to convey the following:

The decisions issued by the Presidential Council are deemed null and void. This stance is particularly significant following the House of Representatives’ confirmation of the continuation of the current governor and his deputy in their positions.

Please accept our highest regards and respect.


This communication underscores the House of Representatives’ position on the recent decisions by the Presidential Council regarding the Central Bank of Libya.

Statement of the Libyan Planning, Finance, and General Budget Committee on the Central Bank of Libya

The Committee on Planning, Finance, and the General Budget of the House of Representatives has reviewed the decision of the President of the Council No. (22) of 2024, regarding the reformation of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya.

Within this framework, the Committee considers this decision null, given its violation of all legal means supporting it, including the Constitutional Declaration, its amendments, and the political agreement, reaching the provisions of Law No. (1) of 2005, its amendments, and especially the clauses concerning the authority of the legislative body. These clauses emphasize that the original authority for appointing the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya is vested in the House of Representatives, without mentioning any delegation of this authority to any other body.

Consequently, what was issued by the Presidential Council is both void and illegitimate. In addition to being an infringement on the powers and competencies of the legislative authority, it undermines the stability and cohesiveness of the country’s institutions.
The Committee on Planning, Finance, and the General Budget of the House of Representatives strongly denounces and condemns this action, considering it legally invalid and devoid of any political legitimacy from the Presidential Council. It is an act that leads to the disintegration of institutions and one of the most important pillars of the state. Therefore, the Committee calls on the Central Bank of Libya to take a clear stance and avoid these unconstitutional actions by adhering to its original legal framework, which was approved by Law No. (6) of 2004.

The Committee also calls on all executive institutions to refrain from complying with such unlawful measures, ensuring the safety of the law and the safety of the institutions. They are warned of the consequences of acting against this, as it constitutes a severe violation.

Nova Agency: Threats to Shut Down Oil Fields—Here’s Why

The Italian news agency Nova reported ongoing consultations between the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the “General Command” regarding the measures to be taken in response to the escalation by the Presidential Council Chairman over his decisions concerning the Central Bank.

These consultations include the possibility of a complete shutdown of the oil fields.

According to the Italian agency, Speaker Aguila Saleh and General Command leader Khalifa Haftar are threatening to close the oil fields to pressure the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity to reverse the dismissal of Central Bank Governor Sadiq Al-Kabeer and to allow for changes in the management of the financial institution in the near future.