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Why did Egyptian parliament summon government?
Some members call for inquests of ministers on controversial topics
100 killed, 4,000 injured in Iraqi anti-government protest, parliament to meet protest leaders
Iraqi public figures call on government to hold an urgent elections
Parliament will show firm stance with government to improve citizens’ lives: Ali Abdel Aal
Slogan of fifth round of parliament will be “serving ordinary citizens,” says speaker
Parliament leader says Russia ready to host UN headquarters
If such a decision is made, Russia would be able to provide the resettlement of the United Nations and guarantee the rights of all foreign participants, Matviyenko said.
Brexit crisis: UK Supreme Court rules PM Johnson’s suspension of parliament “unlawful”
Johnson explained that his decision to shut down the parliament aimed to allow the Queen to pass a new legislative outline for the government on 14 October.
Parliament expects draft law on freedom of information to counter rumours
Government is supposed to submit another draft law early October, says MP
Parliamentary sessions will be publicised, but won’t be aired live: Heikal
Several parliamentarians praised decision, describing it as good step
MPs oppose GAFI’s decision to impose extra fees on free zones’ investors
“This is a very negative decision which will be a setback for Egypt’s investment climate that began to recover in the last few months,” says Amer
First death linked to vaping pushes parliament to demand banning e-cigarettes
According to local media reports, many MPs asserted that the banning of e-cigarettes in Egypt is necessity and called on the Ministry of Health to start investigation into the damages that it may cause
Political parties gear up for parliamentary, senate, local elections
Parliament Deputy Speaker previously announced that the election of the House of Representatives and the Senate should be held at the end of 2020
Economic, educational legislations will top fifth parliamentary round
MP Yasser Omar said the Egyptian economy needs continuous strengthening efforts, noting that economic laws are of great importance, most notably customs and taxes.
Parliament prepares new agenda of fifth legislative round
Round is expected to begin in October and continue until June 2020
“Sale of Amun’s head in London is theft of Egypt’s identity”: Sahar Talaat Mostafa
Auctions on Egyptian artefacts in Europe must end
Parliament overcame all obstacles it faced during 4th legislative term: spox
This term saw issuance of major laws of senate, division of constituencies, political rights, says Hasballah
Parliament Speaker announces end of fourth legislative term
This term witnessed approval of 156 laws
Parliament approves new NGOs draft law amid members’ rejections
Abdel Aal said new NGO Law meets 99% of civil society community demands
Fired MP detained pending investigations over corruption charges
According to Al-Ahram, parliament speaker, Ali Abdel Aal, approved the lifting of the parliamentary immunity which had been granted to Eisa for the sake of resuming the prosecution’s interrogation over the aforementioned charges.
Parliament officially approves Trade Union Organization
Law sent to cabinet for review
Egypt’s Parliament approves removing immunity from MP over bribery charges
Bribes reached EGP 2m to facilitate issuing construction permissions in Alexandria
Parliament started discussion on NGOs Law drafted by government
Law would be passed by end of week
Parliament approves in principle new law regulating granting citizenship by investment
Decision made during the last week of parliament’s forth legislative term
Parliament approves Investment Law’s amendments
MIIC, GAFI to continue enhancing regulatory framework of investment, says Nasr
Parliament approves Egypt’s largest-ever budget of EGP 1.6tn for FY20
EGP 326.8bn for health and education, EGP 301bn for wages, EGP 149bn for food and commodities subsidies
Parliament initially approves amendments of mineral wealth act
Issuing law to be completed before end of current parliamentary session: Source
Parliament to discuss creating new fund to support Egyptian women
Bill drafted by Al-Qasabi to provide social, economic, political support for women
Parliament to discuss NGOs draft law before end of current legislative term
Draft law approved by cabinet on 15 May, expected to be sent to parliament soon
Drugs, terrorism, judicial authorities’ bills top Parliament’s agenda in June
Parliament suspended general session until 9th of June
Banking draft law to be sent to parliament for approval before end-May: source
It stipulates establishment of committee chaired by prime minister to maintain stability of state’s financial system
Parliament approves governmental draft to amend drug trafficking law
Constitutional, legislative affairs committee included synthetic cannabinoids to illegal substances
Parliament’s 4th term to conclude in July, with more pending bills
Amendment of Parliament Law, drafting of Senate, Constitutional Court Laws expected next term, says Abdel Aal