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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
Cabinet approves amendments to Mineral Resources Law, sends it to parliament
Amendments approved by concerned authorities to be discussed in parliament on Tuesday, says source
MPs insist on their old rent draft, Parliament to discuss government’s bill
Government bill focuses on non-residential units, while MPs’ bill includes both cases
Parliament members deny distributing ration boxes to voters
First, second day of constitutional amendments witnessed high turnout
Parliament awaits new customs draft law for discussion
The State Council will complete within days reviewing the customs draft law, in preparation for sending it to the House of Representatives for discussion and approval, head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, Kamal Negm, said on Wednesday. Negm said the current law No. 66 was issued in 1963 and is no longer consistent with the …
Parliament approves constitutional amendments allowing Al-Sisi extra term till 2030
President shall appoint heads of judicial authorities, number of MPs reduced to 450 with at least 25% of seats allocated for women
Current president shall be allowed to run for one more 6-year term ending 2030: Parliament
Parliament to hold final voting session on constitutional amendments on Tuesday
Parliament’s legislative committee to decide on final constitutional amendment on Sunday
General voting session on amendments is expected on 16 April
Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands
GAFI, parliament to discuss amendments to Law 159 to regulate bonds market
Authority’s CEO stressed Egypt’s attractiveness for FDIs following CBE’s estimation