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Parliamentary elections to be held in November: Baha Abu Shoqa
Parliament is still waiting on draft laws from the government concerning the house of representatives and senate
Parliament approves three-month extension of state of emergency
Al-Sisi ordered extension on 12 January, says parliament speaker
Parliament to discuss abolition of HPPEA in February
The government aims to assign the responsibilities of HPPEA to NREA
Local Administration Committee supports local council draft law, suggests amendment
Heads of several parliamentary blocs rejected the law, believing that it includes constitutional flaws
Parliament approved 172 laws in 2019
The report included achievements and parliament’s performance during the year, which witnessed the fourth round, the beginning of fifth, and its last round.
Parliament to vote Sunday on Penal Code amendments
Amendments include penalties for any illegal acts by public officials damaging any state properties
Parliament approves amendments to terrorist entities law
During the session, the parliament speaker Ali Abdel Aal said the State Council’s report on the law came in line with what the parliament said. In November, the parliament initially approved new amendments and referred it to the State Council for its advisory opinion.
Parliament to discuss local councils draft law after years of delay
New local councils are expected to be elected next February
Parliament approves draft to amend Terrorist Entities law
The draft which was submitted by the cabinet aimed to amend Article No 5 of the law
Lebanon to hold talks with parliament on Thursday to select PM amid street clashes
Quoted by Lebanese media, Hariri said on Tuesday, “It is clear that what’s more dangerous than the severe economic crisis Lebanon is going through, is the state of chronic denial that has been expressed on many occasions over the past weeks.”
MPs expect cabinet reshuffle within a few days, but no official confirmation yet
3-10 ministers related to public services are expected to be replaced, says MP Mohamed Badrawy
Parliament’s current legislative term to end January 2021: Ali Abdel Aal
Parliament will halt for three weeks, but will hold some extraordinary meetings
Parliament discusses government statement delivered by Madbouly in October
Parliament Member Mostafa Bakri told reporters that a ministerial reshuffle will be announced soon
Parliament urges disciplinary action for MP who proposed “political reform initiative”
Tantawi’s initiative called for the abolition of the recent constitutional amendments, which allow the president’s term in office be increased from four to six years.
Parliament approves 3-month extension of state of emergency
The extension is to help police and army forces fight terrorist groups, and help the state implement development programmes, says Madbouly
Parliament discusses new water resources and irrigation draft law
It is a cornerstone in overcoming water challenges in Egypt, says Abdel Aty
Parliament approves in principle Personal Data Protection draft law
It aims to strengthen protection measures of personal data
Parliament condemns EU statement on alleged human rights violations
The committee claimed during its inspection visit to the New Minya Prisons area on Sunday that some human rights organisations “fabricate lies” about the human rights situation in Egypt.
Egypt’s parliament approves new amendments to Alimony Law
New Beginning initiative believes toughening penalties was not enough
Egypt’s parliament approves loans to upgrade Metro’s first line, climate resilience, establish Abu El-Rish’s Outpatient Clinics
During Monday’s plenary session, the parliament approved a €205m loan agreement to upgrade the first line of the Cairo Metro. The agreement was signed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in August 2018.
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to continue working on granting presidential pardon for imprisoned youth
The committee will hold regular meetings with ambassadors of the European Union, North and South America, and Arab states, says Head of Egypt’s Parliament Committee of Human Rights
Egypt’s Parliament to form counterterrorism committee
Abdel Aal urged that fighting terrorism should not be confined to armed struggle but also include cultural, social, and media elements
Egyptian, Libyan parliament members agree on new road map to resolve crisis
Ninety Libyan members arrived in Cairo to attend the second meeting with Egyptian counterparts
Parliament’s recently formed committee on GERD to start meetings on Sunday
The committee headed by Soliman Wahdan will discuss statements given by ministers on 9 October before parliament on GERD
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