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Latest in Tag: elections

Parliament upholds court verdict annulling membership of Ahmed Mortada Mansour
MP Amr Al-Shobaky to swear parliamentary oath in upcoming general session

Ahmed Mortada Mansour impugns legality of courtâs decision to dismiss him
The Cassation Court revoked Mansourâs membership after a recount of the votes proved that his opponent had garnered more support

Parliamentary election results manipulated in favour of son of powerful figure: lawyer
Court verdict to annul MPâs membership still not executed in favour of rival candidate

Egypt among 43 countries to monitor Russiaâs Duma elections
Russian electoral commission invites 89 countries, organisations, and diplomats to monitor the parliamentary elections

Workers, farmers representation guaranteed in local council elections
Cabinet approved draft law Tuesday

Deputy head of cassation court elected as president of Judges Club
Nine candidates ran for club presidency of the nationwide association for judges, among a total of 93 candidates to form a new board of directors.

Few Brexit regrets in Sunderland
Sunderland in north-eastern England has become the poster child for the post-industrial, working class anger that drove the Brexit vote, as Peter Geoghegan reports.

Australia election count neck and neck with hung parliament looming
Exit polls have indicated a swing to the opposition Labor Party in Australia’s general election. PM Turnbull had called snap elections hoping to secure more seats but may now face a hung parliament.

New elections in Austria: The right decision
Constitutional judges in Austria unanimously agreed that holding a repeat presidential election will strengthen trust in democracy. They were astounded by inconsistencies in the handling of the ballots.

Maat workshop recommends presidential appointment of governors provided parliamentary approval
Despite officialsâ promises, Maat claims local municipal elections impossible before end of 2016

‘Donald Trump himself is the source of his campaignâs problems’
Firing his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski wonât solve the core issue of Donald Trumpâs presidential run, a US elections scholar tells DW. To get to the root of the problem, Trump simply needs to look in the mirror.

Uganda’s Museveni sworn in for a fifth term
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni began his fifth term in power on Thursday when he was sworn into office after winning the elections in February. Opposition parties are however challenging the results.

Al-Shora wins election, replaces Okasha in parliament
The Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC) announced Mohamed Al-Shora as the winner in the Talkha constituency in Daqahleya governorate, who will replace expelled MP Tawfik Okasha.

Coalition in Support of Egypt solidifies hold on parliament after special committee head votes
The national coalition was earlier criticised for alleged attempts to take over seats

Elections begin for expelled MP Okashaâs seat
Sixteen out of 28 candidates were accepted to run for the vacant seat

New member accepted into Parliament
MP Nader Mostafa replaced Sameh Seif El-Yazal who died last week

Youth campaign criticises parliamentâs âabsence of vision, planningâ
âPublic approval of parliamentary performance is in monthly decline, and could near zero popularity by end of first legislative term,â says report

Al-Sisiâs legislative and executive bodiesâ encounter
Cabinet and parliament mutual endorsement power guarantee for both, despite constitutional parliament authority

In Cartoon: Elections in Iran

SU Federation to decide on a common stance on officials in general assembly
The call for assembly follows State Council decision to vacate elections results

Once popular MP Okashaâs fall from glory
Many perceive Tawfik Okasha as being responsible for his expulsion, having antagonised people in high places, including the president

Free Egyptians Party to run for vacant parliamentary seat
Elections to take place in April after Tawfik Okashaâs expulsion from parliament

SEC announces call for elections for vacant parliamentary seat
Former MP Tawfik Okasha was expelled from parliament last Wednesday

Parliament to call for new elections in place of Tawfik Okasha’s vacant seat
Okasha’s dropped membership leaves second empty seat in parliament in less than 6 months

Engineersâ Syndicate runs elections after 15 years of state guardianship
Engineers succeeded in ending state guardianship through judicial verdict issued recently

Iran heads to polls for new parliament
Iranians have been casting their ballots to decide if President Rouhani’s reform-minded agenda is the way of the future. The campaign season was marred by controversy over candidate eligibility.

âYouth voice must be heardâ: Al-Sisi to parliament
The president addressed the House of Representatives Saturday morning

Parliamentary, vital facilities laws on MPsâ discussion agenda Sunday
House of Representatives begins reviewing 32 laws passed in its absence

Nimr Al-Nimr: Shiâa cleric who called for elections in Saudi Arabia
The execution of the late cleric sparked international outrage

Student Union to meet Higher Education Minister to resolve crisis
Students in turmoil after elections dismissal, others uncertain about final exams