Latest in Tag: parties Highlight
Latest in Tag: parties

Move over Donald Trump, these presidential candidates make you look tame
Donald Trump is easily the most unorthodox figure set to become the presidential candidate of one of the major US parties in a long time. But compared to some other presidential contenders he looks – well, conventional.

Protest campaign vows to continue pursuing end to Red Sea islands sovereignty deal
Al-Sisi and the Interior Ministry are responsible for the safety of the arrested citizens, says Egypt not for Sale campaign

Political parties, movements to arrange public convoy to Red Sea islands to raise Egyptian flag
Several groups vow to take further action against Egypt-Saudi maritime demarcation deal

ESDP blames security apparatus for conditions ‘worse than before revolution’
Egyptians will not allow disturbance to the general sentiment, which rejects protests, says Conference Party

No room for dissent in upcoming parliament: ESDP
In Daily News Egypt roundtable discussion, different party members say they are sceptical of potential changes the next parliament could achieve
Democratic Coalition rejects presidential decree on regulatory bodies
Decree allows for the president to sack independent bodies’ leaders

The rules of the game: Who joins last, takes over
So long as the ruling regime gets closer to freedoms and social justice, we will be on its side. So long as it drifts away, we will be against it, says Al-Karama Party head

Conservatives Party to launch ‘Unified Project’ coalition
Initiative by party gathers 30 parties to produce conclusive view of laws

Parties talks over electoral coalitions resume
Al-Wafd and For the Love of Egypt stand their grounds, Conference and ESDP mull over position

Elections to commence before Ramadan: Mehleb
Not possible before mid-June, says party deputy head

Political parties disagree on constituency of elections lists distributions
Mehleb met parties’ representatives to amend electoral districts law

State never wanted political parties’ involvement: Mohamed Abul-Ghar
Social Democratic Party head objects to security intervention in politics
New minister should consider human rights: Al-Nour Party
National Movement party supports ‘on time’ change, Brotherhood says ‘painkillers’

Political parties blame Muslim Brotherhood, security forces for fans killings
Security forces excessive use of power, political parties and groups claim

Al-Wafd to reconsider elections participation
Members concerned about “state intervention” in elections, says spokesman

Air Defence Stadium ‘massacre’ sparks powerful reactions
Reactions focus on mourning, condemning excessive force by security

Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise
Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”
New elections coalition formed to run for all seats
Karama insists on participation despite concerns from coalition over elections

Al-Dostour finds participation in elections ‘difficult’ amid security crackdown
The party calls on civil forces to agree on a joint stance on political participation

19 parties to sign joint list for parliamentary elections
Door is still open for everyone, says Al-Wafd secretary general

Egypt’s political parties split over new parliamentary laws
Worries mount over representation in upcoming elections, some politicians believe Islamists will be excluded
State Council approves ‘terrorist entities’ draft law
The law tasks prosecutors with making two lists, one for terrorist entities and the other for leaders, members, and founders

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

One more party backs Al-Sisi as both contenders continue vigorous campaigning
On day 11 of campaigning, Al-Sisi receives endorsement of a political party while Sabahy is scheduled to hold a rally in Sharqeya Governorate

Parties choose between Al-Sisi and Sabahy
The Free Egyptians Party is backing the former defence minister; the Justice Party “fully backs” Sabahy

Who is responsible for the disbanding of the national partnership?
I have no problem with replacing the 30 June alliance term with the national partnership. Recently, I have used the term 30 June alliance to refer to the alliance formed between the old state supporters, the democratic entities and the army. This alliance went through many stages and attacks leading me to believe that it …

Foreign ministry rejects criticism of activist court ruling
Cairo court upheld conviction of revolutionary activists Maher, Douma, and Adel on Monday amid wide condemnation from political parties, rights groups and foreign governments

What are the problems encountered in political field work?
In previous articles, I explored the different political parties and movements, along with the conflicts between them. The reason for the confusion among political parties and their inability to define their social standing is not only due to their members’ inexperience, but also due to the social variation of the Egyptian society. Often, one person …
Free Egyptians party announces merge with Democratic Front party
There are other parties which would like to merge with the Free Egyptians Party: Wagih

‘We reject the return of Mubarak’s exclusionary constitutional article’: Al-Nour party chairman
The party’s assistant secretary says writing a new constitution is a manipulation of the roadmap