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State corruption spreads amid theoretical combat strategies: report
At least 95 cases reported in 22 ministries in April as parliament’s role remains weak
Tadamon coalition submits alternative civil service law to parliament
Government amendments to the draft law are decorative, says the coalition
MPs meet with Press Syndicate board, call on them to be more ‘flexible’
Dozens of MPs from parliament’s Media Committee attended the meeting
Parliament’s Manpower Committee begins discussing resubmitted civil service law
The law was initially rejected for a number of reasons due to its unconstitutionality. Its first article states exceptions for certain governmental authorities from implementing the law
World Bank loan contingent on parliament’s approval of VAT: ministry source
Lack of funding and experience are main obstacles for SMEs, says minster of international cooperation
Parliament to discuss the press vs interior ministry stand-off on Sunday
Ministry stops sending press releases to journalists
Baghdad’s Shiite-Sunni politics in shambles
Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has failed to abolish sectarian and party quotas for government positions. The threat of a shutdown now looms, while “Islamic State” continues to control large parts of the country.
Parliamentary delegation in South Africa to attend African parliament sessions
The delegation is expected to announce Egypt’s membership in the African Union
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.
Parliament’s Industry Committee to reduce government oversight to stimulate sector
The parliamentary committee will summon ministers of industry, investment, and environment to discuss the sector’s problems
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
MPs accuse government of disregarding communication with foreign community
“Distorting, systematic anti-Egypt campaigns by press, parliamentary, and human rights’ communities,” says Egyptian MP visiting European Parliament
Parliament approves Ismail’s cabinet with 433-vote majority
Only 38 voted against the programme, while five abstained from voting
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 parliament’s 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 …
Parliament expect to approve cabinet programme despite MPs’ concerns
The ability to implement the proposed projects is more important than the implementation timetable, says Al-Araby
MP dismissed for ‘insulting’ speaker during session on freedom of speech
Abdul Aal designated Monday’s session for MPs to discuss and express their opinions regarding talk show programmes and freedom of expression.
Parliament to begin initial discussion sessions for state budget next week
Special committees to be formed upon Al-Sisi’s approval of the bylaw in preparation for discussions
Free Egyptians approves cabinet programme despite numerous defects
“Rejection could lead to more economic uncertainty,” says party spokesperson
New member accepted into Parliament
MP Nader Mostafa replaced Sameh Seif El-Yazal who died last week
In Pictures: Parliament receives Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz
Amid strict security measures, the Egyptian parliament received Sunday Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. State-owned media reported that MPs were not allowed to park their cars in the parliament’s parking area and were also not authorised to keep their mobile phones on them during the session. Parliament Speaker Ali Abdul Aal …
Parliament discusses cabinet programme details this week
MPs will subsequently vote on renewing or withdrawing confidence in cabinet
Parliament receives Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz
The Saudi king announces new free trade zone in North Sinai, highlights cooperation agreements signed with Egypt
Parliament to conditionally renew confidence in government
Confidence contingent upon recommendations for follow-up projects and performance indicators measure in three to six months
Procedures for IPO of two companies in EGX to begin upon parliament’s approval of government programme: MP
Business sector did not use legal incentives such as securitisation, financial leasing to overcome liquidity crisis, says Desouky
MP calls for regulating social media, ‘especially Facebook’
Egypt recently blocked a Facebook service, purportedly for not allowing it to spy on users, according to Reuters
MPs demand parliamentary review of official corruption reports
The parliament disregarded corruption reports it received in wake of dismissal of CAO head
The parliament doesn’t want to be audited
Youth campaign criticises parliament’s ‘absence of vision, planning’
“Public approval of parliamentary performance is in monthly decline, and could near zero popularity by end of first legislative term,” says report
Government sets timeline for delivery of social housing units in response to parliament criticism
A total of 300,000 units will be delivered by the end of 2016, while sanitation coverage in urban areas is set to rise to 95% by end of June 2018
Parliament summons ministers of finance, planning to discuss government projects
Nour Party likely to reject the government’s programme and coordinates with 25/30 Coalition and other independent members to form strong cluster against Egypt’s Support Coalition