Latest in Tag: House of Representatives Highlight
Latest in Tag: House of Representatives
MP El-Hariri appears in court in bid for legislative transparency
The parliamentary member previously petitioned parliament to waive his legislative immunity ahead of the court session
Parliament concludes on MP Serry Seyam’s resignation
Internal regulations on work agenda during Sunday’s session
Parliament’s first week presents image of negative performance: Maat
NGO outlines positive and negative aspects of parliament before next session on 7 February
‘Dodged’ decrees raise doubts over constitutionality
As parliamentary reviews those decrees passed during its three year absence, issues have arisen as to the interpretation of Article 156 of the 2014 constitution
Parliamentary speaker circumvents discussion of state of emergency decree in Sinai, passes decree without vote
MPs demanded vote on presidential decree but parliamentary speaker uses constitutional clause to justify ratification
Parliament will not interfere with president’s salary
Al-Sisi gets $63,000 annually, the lowest among country leaders, says MP
Parliamentary, vital facilities laws on MPs’ discussion agenda Sunday
House of Representatives begins reviewing 32 laws passed in its absence
Parliament to review over 300 laws
MPs voice future aspirations for positions in technical committees
Government efforts to remain in power with parliament’s approval
Parliament will agree given absence of majority party, says political analyst
Al-Sisi invites US congressional delegation to observe parliamentary elections
President met with delegation headed by Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Coptic organisation to participate in upcoming elections
Group set criteria for candidates, amid critical stances from the Coptic Church and another Coptic organisation
Amended parliamentary laws await presidential approval
Laws amended include those organising exercise of political rights, operation of House of Representatives and electoral districts
US House of Representatives delegation meets Al-Sisi, Shoukry, Sobhi
Delegates reaffirm need to “conserve” bilateral relations with Egypt
Libya peace talks bound to fail: Analyst
Geneva talks between opposing Libyan political factions set to take place this week, UN says
Arab League expresses full support for Libya’s Tobruk-based government
Libyan delegate requested Arab states to provide arms to troops to end violence
Libyan FM expresses thanks for Egyptian support
Egypt, Libya foreign ministers look to upcoming neighbours of Libya meeting
Shoukry discusses Libya developments with Emirati, Libyan counterparts
Egyptian and Libyan foreign ministers discuss cooperation
Libyan government lauds ‘liberation of Benghazi’
House speaker denies foreign intervention in Libyan fight on “strongholds of terrorism”
Egypt calls for ‘return of the Libyan capital’
Libyan government orders military to retake Tripoli, calls for civil disobedience in capital
Libyan tribal leaders gather in Cairo for unity talks
Egyptian foreign minister meets Arab League envoy to discuss Libya’s political path
International call for Libya ceasefire
Egypt joins international chorus to end “violence, terrorism and extremism” in Libya
Libya’s neighbours push for political process as crisis deepens
Islamist dominated GNC appoint rival PM as international community calls for calm
Al-Dostour Party hopes to amend Parliamentary Elections Law
Party coordinating with other parties to amend elections law but has not requested to join any electoral coalitions
Draft Parliamentary Elections Law finalised
Drafted by a special committee, the law is expected to govern coming parliamentary elections
Next Egyptian parliament to have 630 seats
Number of representatives in next parliament will be extended up to 630 member, 600 of which elected and 30 appointed by the president
Amr Moussa meets with high-ranking American officials in Washington
Moussa visited “a number of research centres”, politicians ahead of presidential elections
Presidential elections first: Mansour
Interim President Adly Mansour says prosecution will review cases of detainees under investigation
US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its suspension in July
US task force discusses roadmap with foreign ministry
A delegation from the United States Congress is expected to meet with senior Egyptian officials to discuss security, aid and transition
US delegation monitoring aid arrives to Cairo
A group from the House State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Committee is expected to conduct aid-related talks with Egyptian officials