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Senate candidates begin electoral campaigns amid unusual circumstances
Having two-chamber system is not innovative political approach, and many democratic countries adopt this system, says political figure

Who are the Philippines’ top presidential candidates?
As presidential candidates in the Philippines kick off their electoral campaigns, DW takes a look at the top contenders, and the issues likely to decide who will lead the Southeast Asian nation over the coming six years.

Elections continue in Beheira, Alexandria, Beni Suef
Thirteen remaining individual seats to be re-elected

Election results for second phase announced
43% of parliamentary members party-affiliated: SEC

Elections transparent, some violations: Arab League report
Final report of observatory mission to be issued on parliamentary elections

Elections: Frequent bribery, insufficient accountability
Videotaped electoral violations not enough for SEC to penalise violators

State Council rejects all election results appeals in Kafr Al-Sheikh
Candidates said they will issue a new appeal in Cairo on Monday

Candidates used funds to buy votes: Election observers
Voters lured to polls by promise of money, food, blankets

Competition over âhotspotsâ in runoff elections on individual seats
Mansour, Okasha, Youssef score high in governorate elections

Around EGP 20bn spent on campaigning during parliamentary elections
Figures are approximate because candidates usually manipulate the actual figures spent on campaigns, the report states

Voting is a key counter-terrorism measure: Election observers
Higher turnout expected in second phase of parliamentary elections

Free Egyptians and Al-Nour parties win seats in parliamentary elections
Mansour advances Shobaky in Dokki, according to preliminary results

Are parliamentary elections transparent despite violations?
Court revokes electionsâ results in several constituencies

Candidatesâ supporters and discreet campaigning in polling stations
Campaigning team was able to handout some printed advertisements to voters during elections

Voters ask: Who to vote for and how to avoid Muslim Brotherhood candidates?
An elderly woman raised her voice in the polling station asking: âWhere is the âFor the Love of Egyptâ list?â The judge answered it’s not his job to tell her whom to vote for. Then she asked: âWhere are the Free Egyptians Party candidates?â The judge again refused to answer. Another middle-aged woman asked …

No room for dissent in upcoming parliament: ESDP
In Daily News Egypt roundtable discussion, different party members say they are sceptical of potential changes the next parliament could achieve

Elections in the media: Candidates and parties exchange accusations
TV channels commit violations, and criticism must be within the context of political views, says media observer

Parliamentary candidates violate law, campaign during Eid: Observation mission
Electoral Commission delays candidates’ announcement to Tuesday, after completion of appeals

Next parliament will be worst in Egyptâs history: ESDP Secretary General
There is no future for an open public sphere, but we have to try, says Ahmed Fawzy

Parliamentary elections observatory missions record illegal promotion campaigns, âvoting bribesâ
Political parties restricted by laws and lack of proper political vision, say reports

SEC extends date for parliamentary candidatesâ applications to 15 September
Court decision cancels candidatesâ previously submitted medical reports

Parliament to be established, democracy still in doubt
Scepticism surrounds electoral transparency and real representation of people

Climate for political participation in Egypt deteriorates further: Democracy International
Political environment and electoral systemâs design raise doubts on extent parliament could truly represent ârange of opinions in Egyptâ, says report

Newly amended parliamentary law awaits cabinet approval
Politicians maintain parliament is unrepresentative and alarmingly lacking youth
Parliamentary electionsâ procedures fail to abide by deadlines, causing delays
âCancelling elections now saves the state a waste of EGP 1bn,â says former State Council president

Billions of spending on electoral campaigns face ghost of court ruling
Candidates spending on elections may reach EGP 10bn, Sunday ruling potentially halts elections until amendments completed

Parliamentary elections pending Constitutional Court decision to proceed or stop
Judges to rule on constitutionality of parliamentary laws Sunday

Candidates start medical check-up before parliamentary application
Controversy erupts as politicians say âhigh costâ challenges youth

Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy

Protests in Kabul deepen Afghan election impasse
More than 1,000 protesters gathered in the city for the largely peaceful demonstration but the United Nations warned that any street violence âcould lead to a spiral of instabilityâ.