Latest in Tag: MPs Highlight
Latest in Tag: MPs

MPs criticize, question performance of Minister of Environment
Over 3 months, Ministry issues 116 publications, comprising 100 seminars and 15 on-ground campaigns, says MP

Egyptian Government approves vaccinating MPs against COVID-19
Several Members of Parliament have already been infected with the novel virus

MPs urge postponing utility bill payment due to coronavirus
However, the Ministry of Electricity has rejected requests to postpone the payment of monthly utility bills.

Personal Data Protection Law to enhance investments in Egypt: MPs
Law aims to protect personal data on online markets, control e-shopping, and prevent data misuse on Facebook

Clerics, intellectuals, MPs, urge state to finalise renewal of religious discourseÂ
Over the years, calls for renewing religious discourse have been pressing for the Egyptian society as a result of Religious misconceptions that lead to the emergence of terrorism

Fifth of MPs submit constitutional amendments request: Badr
Various calls have been echoing to amend article 140 which limit presidential term to four years

Parliament to complete government assessment report next week: MPs
There are some reservations on indicators in government’ programme, like proceeds of non-oil exports, which would not exceed $28bn in 2020 despite measures taken, legislations approved by parliament in past two legislative terms

Offering nature reserves to investors violates constitution: MPs
MP seeks government questioning over offering land in nature reserves to investors

Government responds to MPs by providing additional EGP 10m for Youth and Sports Ministry
Spending will be based on needs: Finance Ministry official

Post-cutting-ties with Qatar procedures takenÂ
Egyptian residents in Qatar have not yet known their situation in light of the latest decision to cut diplomatic ties

Parliamentâs insignificant debates interfere with personal lives as legislative tasks linger
MPs have been talking about a number of “illogic” issues, lack understanding of responsibilities, say experts

UK parliament demands its government be impartial towards Brotherhood
Involvement of former British ambassador to Saudi Arabia in a review about the Brotherhood may undermine impartiality

Passing incremental income tax law hinders investments: MPs
Egypt is suffering from a lack of tax discipline, increasing rates creates instability, says Omar

Former head of parliamentâs Human Rights Committee backs off
MP Anwar Sadat said he will not run for the position in the parliamentâs second term, following tensions during the first year

Parliament announces end of legislative year
The first legislative year has ended with many constitutional violations, say experts

Political parties, NGOs reject parliamentâs approval of VAT
The value-added tax was approved by parliament in late August, and was set at a rate of 13% for the current fiscal year

Defence Minister holds second meeting with MPs
Parliament marks strong pro-army stance

MPs investigated for insulting speaker
Since its election, the parliament witnessed several penalties, cancellation of memberships

Ministerial crisis management group to follow up on Regeni’s case: MP Kamel Amer
A tripartite parliamentary committee will act as a fact-finding committee to follow up on the case with other concerned bodies, says Amer

Egyptian delegation in Rome not assigned to discuss Regeni case: MP Medhat Al-Sherif
This statement contradicts with another MP who said the delegation would discuss the halt of military supplies and Regeni’s case with their Italian counterparts

Parliament to vote on budget after hearing government’s response to MPs
Voting session will pass the draft if it gets more than 350 votes; with attempts to convince Free Egyptians and Al-Wafd parties to approve

North Sinai MPs call on government to reconsider Emergency Law
Residents are suffering from violations carried out under the guise of the emergency law, says Tawfik

MPs meet with Press Syndicate board, call on them to be more âflexibleâ
Dozens of MPs from parliamentâs Media Committee attended the meeting

Where is the parliament headed?
Once the parliament started holding its initial sessions, problems and disagreements arose among its members. The first problem arose during parliamentâs opening session, due to explicit violations of Articles 104 and 127 of the amended 2014 Egyptian Constitution that relate to the constitutional oath. After that problem had passed, we thought it would be time …

Political parties and MPs hail protests, condemn government
Public pressure is the only way to safeguard our rights, says MP

Parliament discusses cabinet programme details this week
MPs will subsequently vote on renewing or withdrawing confidence in cabinet

Parliament lays out expectations from cabinet programme
Youth empowerment, education among other human development demands from cabinet besides economic reform

5 MPs announce candidacy for head of parliamentary tourism committee
A unified tourism law heads the concerns the tourism committee will address once its constitution is finalised

MPs suggest change in monetary policy punctuated by floating exchange rate
House of Representatives will request Governor of CBE disclose his strategy in dealing with the dollar crisis

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