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Latest in Tag: parliamentary elections

âProtecting and securing Egypt is of utmost importanceâ: Al-Sisi
President’s speech tackled “increased” attacks on security personnel, rumours about Egyptian army in Yemen, and postponed parliament

Newly amended parliamentary law awaits cabinet approval
Politicians maintain parliament is unrepresentative and alarmingly lacking youth

German leader states need to ‘intensify’ relationships with Egypt after Al-Sisi meeting
In the statement by the Christian Union parliamentary bloc, economic ties were mentioned “foremost” as a field for growing cooperation between the two countries.

Mehleb invites political parties for dialogue
State committee continues amending parliamentary laws

A butterfly effect could turn things upside down: Hala Shukrallah
Daily News Egypt spoke to Shukrallah about the future of politics in Egypt, and whether the rule of the military is serving democracy
Parliamentary election procedures to begin from scratch: State Council
Electoral commission to refund candidacy insurance fees
Women rally women to work in reality for parliamentary success
2014 is âsetbackâ in terms of womenâs political empowerment, says report

Dual-citizenship holders to run in parliament for first time in years
‘Those behind the law imposing the sole Egyptian nationality doubted others’ patriotism,’ says expert

Parliamentary candidates used bribes, other promotion violations: Report
International observatory mission noted that politicians used Libyaâs tragedy to campaign for themselves

Egyptian parliament: To be or not to be?
Senior legal advisors say parliamentary law is unconstitutional

Parliamentary elections update- 18 February
Most candidates are aged between 41 and 50 years of age.

The ‘executions judge’ Nagy Shehata
Meet the man behind the Al Jazeera, Operations Room and Cabinet Clashes cases

Parliament candidates spent between EGP 7-10bn in total on campaign
According to a study, each parliament candidate has paid EGP 7,000 for medical examinations and elections security

Why do politicians keep fighting despite common goals?
Most projected electoral coalitions describe their goals as representing the 25 January and 30 June revolutions, rejecting terrorism and extremism, and safeguard the national identity

Al-Sisi greets former rival Sabahy during army symposium
Sabahy makes first public appearance next to Al-Sisi since elections

Candidates start medical check-up before parliamentary application
Controversy erupts as politicians say âhigh costâ challenges youth

North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government

43 NGOs registered to monitor election, as deadline approaches
Maat Foundation to monitor with two international organisations

Egyptian judiciary violates human rights: German official
Christoph StrÀsser discusses the Protest Law, freedom of speech and the NGOs law as part of fighting terrorism, says Germany is accused of targeting Egypt

Government institution to pay fees for female candidates in parliamentary election
At least 70 seats for women, Al-Sisi to appoint 14 women, 48 will run individually, says Mervat Al-Tallawy
Electoral Districts Committee completes parliamentary elections law
Cabinet to decide on approval on Wednesday
Tamarod, Sami Anan political parties rejected
Parliamentary elections to take place in March
Draft law on âterrorist entitiesâ could silence civil society: Rights group
Labelling groups âterroristâ will not stop violence, says Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies

Concerns over district representation in coming elections
Final parliamentary law draft should be presented to cabinet by end of week

Elections: TV appearance of Mubarak-era politicians sparks controversy
President Al-Sisi says parliamentary elections will take place before end of March

Shoukry meets British PM Cameron
UK expresses shared interest with Egypt to defeat terror, expresses concern for freedoms

SEC commences preparations for parliamentary elections
Date for elections yet to be decided

Mehleb forms parliamentary election districts committee
The law for election districts is to be final

Parliamentary elections to take place by end of the year: Mehleb
Amending the Protest Law has not been broached in cabinet meetings, says Prime Minister