section_path: History/Today
section_name: Today
paragraph_text: Today
  
  From the expiration of the term of President Michel Suleiman in May 2014 until 31 October 2016, the parliament was unable to obtain the majority required to elect a president, and the office was vacant for almost two and a half years, despite more than 30 votes being held. On 31 October 2016, Michel Aoun was elected as president, serving until 30 October 2022. Upon the expiration of Michel Aoun's term parliament was unsuccessful to elect a successor. However on 9 January 2025 Joseph Aoun was finally inaugurated as President.