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Latest in Tag: parliament
Tadamon coalition urges parliament to demand release of Alexandria Shipyard, PTA workers
Both groups were arrested for arranging strikes demanding their rights in the workplace
Economic challenges push for failed attempt to impeach cabinet
Dozens of MPs passed and signed a petition demanding the impeachment of the cabinet, amid defence from the Prime Minister
Parliamentary Planning and Budget Committee suggests 10% tax rate for SMEs
I expect the government to introduce a tax law for discussion in the current legislative term, says MP Yasser Omar
Parliament calls on government to review Aramco agreement, find out why October shipment suspended
The Saudi company has not informed the government about resupplying Egypt with petroleum
Egypt is transparently cooperating with Italy in Regeni investigations: Abdul Aal
Abdul Aal said that Italy should separate between the judicial path and other paths of cooperation
Egypt’s Speaker of the House to attend ‘Parliamentary Assembly – Union for the Mediterranean’ meeting
Ali Abdul Aal will also go to Geneva to take part in Inter-Parliamentary Union
Port Said MPs defend protesters’ right to oppose price hikes
Dozens took the streets in the governorate in objection to the sudden price increase of social housing flats
Parliament officially approves Illegal Immigration Law
MPs focused on harshening punishment for those assisting in the process of illegal immigration, says Al-Hariri
New Human Rights Committee leader elected under suspicious circumstances
Rival candidate announced resignation as parliament elected new committee leaders for second year
Former head of parliament’s Human Rights Committee backs off
MP Anwar Sadat said he will not run for the position in the parliament’s second term, following tensions during the first year
Parliament to begin discussions on NGO law within a few days: MP Atef Makhalif
Criminalising non-transparent foreign funding will be at the forefront of the Human Rights Committee’s discussion, says MP
Pan-African Parliament calls on Egypt to sign protocol to make it legislative body
It is necessary to have a legislative body for Africa, says head of parliament
Egypt celebrates House of Representatives’ 150th year in Sharm El-Sheikh
Al-Sisi asserts the parliament’s broad and unprecedented authority; parliamentary speaker refuses “foreign” interference
Eastern Company to present feasibility study to parliament to approve tobacco cultivation
The company will address the Public Tax Authority to suggest the health insurance tax value gradation according to cigarette types, rather than unifying it at EGP 0.5 per box
After months of negotiations, Parliament passes Civil Service Law
The parliamentary speaker said during the session that several attempts have been made to block the passing of the law
MP referred to Disciplinary Committee for demanding virginity tests for women entering universities
Another MP joined Agina in his comments, saying that girls dress like “belly dancers” in universities
Parliament begins second legislative year on Tuesday
Egypt’s House of Representatives will celebrate 150 years at large event in Sharm El-Sheikh next week
NCW files report to general prosecutor against MP Elhamy Agina
Agina’s statement on virginity tests spurred widespread controversy
MP criticised for demanding ‘virginity tests’ from women entering universities
Agina has a long list of controversial comments, including encouraging women to undergo FGM
Migrant boat death toll rises to 202
Parliament issues preliminary approval of laws to toughen penalties for human traffickers
Applying economic reform programme is inevitable, we don’t have the welfare of choice: Head of the parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee
Development agenda must be detailed with a specific time, cost, and direction
Planning Ministry to submit economic plan to parliament in April: deputy minister
Implementing Egypt Vision 2030 is necessary, but not sufficient
Parliament’s ICT Committee studies a legislative framework for sharing economy
The mobile market is going through a radical change, said Al-Batran
Government to present comprehensive health insurance law to parliament in October
Health Insurance Authority to be provided with an extra EGP 5bn, including cigarette tax, says deputy finance minister
VAT implemented starting Friday: Finance Ministry
A three-month transition period will be applied to allow companies to adapt to the new tax
Parliament member refuses to backtrack from comments supporting FGM
HRW calls on Egypt to enact harder penalties on FGM practitioners
Presidential decree orders conclusion of parliament’s first legislative term
The opening session of the parliament’s first legislative term was held on 10 January
Cabinet approves NGO draft law
The cabinet then referred the draft to the State Council for review it before sending it to parliament for discussion and a vote
In Cartoon: Parliament’s busy last day
Parliament announces end of legislative year
The first legislative year has ended with many constitutional violations, say experts