Media: Abu Mazen announces Palestinian presidential elections in 2027

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will take place in 2027. The announcement was made via a presidential decree, which specified the year for the elections but did not provide a precise date, according to the official Wafa news agency.

The decree indicates that while the presidential vote is set for 2027, consultations for the Palestinian National Council, the legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), are scheduled to occur in November of the current year. This suggests a phased approach to political renewal within the Palestinian leadership.

Abbas, often referred to as Abu Mazen, has been the president of the Palestinian National Authority since 2005. The upcoming elections in 2027 will be the first presidential elections held since 2005, following the postponement of previous scheduled votes.

The announcement comes amid ongoing political developments in the region and follows a period where elections have been repeatedly delayed. The scheduling of the Palestinian National Council consultations later this year indicates a move towards reactivating key PLO institutions.