Latest in Tag: Egyptian Social Democratic Party Highlight
Latest in Tag: Egyptian Social Democratic Party
On current political moment, future of the democratic forces in Egypt: Egyptian Social Democratic Party (Part 3)
In the previous article, we made nine observations on what we considered to be the main features of the current political scene, so that we could anticipate the changes that could occur in the coming period. Overall, these observations included a decline in the popularity of the authority and its insistence on moving along the …
On current political moment, future of democratic forces in Egypt: Egyptian Social Democratic Party as an example
Founders and leaders of many parties that emerged after the revolution, including our party, the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, have taken part in the 25 January Revolution. Long before the founding of these parties, many of these leaders played great roles in paving the way for the revolution and preparing for it. Besides several other …
Political parties exchange accusations of bribing on first elections day
Participation turnout reported as low amid calls on citizens to vote
Parliamentary elections update- 14 February
Al-Wafd condemns state interference Al-Wafd Party’s chairman El-Sayed El-Badawy accused the electoral coalition called “For the love of Egypt” formed by military expert Sameh Seif El-Yazal (formerly Kamal El-Ganzoury’s list) of “choosing their candidates by orders from the state’s sovereign entities”, contradicting previous agreements. However, El-Badawy did not rule out possible alliances between the two …
Young politicians demand resignation of interior minister over repeated violence
Why does the state keep fighting the young? they ask
Young political parties and the election game: To play or not to play?
Party members eager to reflect revolution’s demands for democracy by participating
Why do politicians keep fighting despite common goals?
Most projected electoral coalitions describe their goals as representing the 25 January and 30 June revolutions, rejecting terrorism and extremism, and safeguard the national identity
Al-Sisi, political parties conclude 2nd meeting
Al-Sisi rejects suggestions to amend Protest Law, says politician
Al-Sisi requests meeting with political heads
Al-Dostour apologises, Al-Karamah and Popular Current ‘uninvited’
Parliamentary elections to take place despite ‘flawed laws’: ESDP
Party stresses opposition to certain government policies and procedures as “they contradict the democratic path”
ESDP calls on law makers to strike down Protest Law
The law requires protesters to receive approval from the police station nearest to the intended location of the protest, and prohibits demonstrations originating at places of worship.
Parties call for inclusion in amending laws to govern parliamentary elections
Presidential decree to form a committee to amend Political Participation Law
criticised
Revolutionary Socialists support Sabahy, ESDP to remain neutral
Anti-Coup Alliance reiterates rejection of upcoming elections
Once Again: What do Egyptians want from America?
In the last article we discussed Egypt’s elite, and in particular those supporters of the nationalist, or “deep” state, who are largely in line with American strategic directives regarding the administration of the region and the world at large. None of their adopted polices clash with American interests, either in Egypt or in the region …
El-Beblawi meets party heads
Al-Nour Party condemns meeting
Ziad Bahaa El-Din appointed deputy PM
The technocrat will work with PM Al-Beblawi to push Egypt’s economy forward, says ESDP leader Abul Ghar
Airport denies detaining Emad Gad
PR director: It only took Gad four minutes to go through passport check
Witness in Hassan Mustafa’s case has criminal record
Hassan Mustafa is appealing a two year prison sentence handed to him in March
Parties and NGOs call for the release of the public budget
Political groups and civil society organizations call on Shura Council to refrain from making any decision regarding 2013-2014 budget before a public discussion
ESDP criticises Morsi
Egyptian Social Democratic Party says President Morsi’s latest speech on attacks on the Brotherhood headquarters is unprecedented in history of fascism
ESDP calls for united action against Interior Ministry
Egyptian Social Democratic Party seeks collective action to restructure the Ministry of Interior
Parliamentary elections widen parties’ rift
Islamist parties to participate, opposition parties undecided
ESDP gains membership to European Socialist bloc
The partnership is hoped to improve the Egyptian Social Democratic Party’s chances in parliamentary elections
Political groups plan Monday march to Shura Council
Groups call for Muslim Brotherhood to disband and will hold a march on Monday which coincides with the second anniversary of the Friday of Rage
Al-Dostour could ally with moderate Islamists
Alliance between ElBaradei’s party and Strong Egypt Party and Egypt Party yet to be finalised
Wafd member says party heads met with US Ambassador
Other Rescue Front members did not meet
Polls on university governing bylaws begin
Several political movements voice disapproval of the polls
Brotherhood leader defends constitutional article
Sobhy Saleh: Article 36 necessary to prevent gay marriage and gender equality in inheritance laws
Aswan sit-in continues demands for governor’s dismissal
Protester tells Morsy: the hundred days have not yet started in Aswan
Three arrested at student protest in Assiut
Twitter activists call for the release of the students