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Egypt: Economic reforms will continue to build on achievements: President Al-Sisi to Daily News Egypt
Last year, Egypt resolved to regain control of its destiny and purposefully embarked upon a process of political, social and economic renewal. The first step was to put the country’s political life back in order by holding a new constitutional referendum and conducting presidential elections. The successful completion of the two critical political markers was …
Candidates ‘swinging’ between unstable electoral alliances
‘We will differ with our electoral allies on ideologies inside parliament,’ says Secretary-General of leftist Al-Tagammu Party
Coptic organisation to participate in upcoming elections
Group set criteria for candidates, amid critical stances from the Coptic Church and another Coptic organisation
Parliament to be established, democracy still in doubt
Scepticism surrounds electoral transparency and real representation of people
Political parties ‘buying popular candidates’ ahead of parliamentary elections: report
“We do not need to”, say Al-Wafd Party and the Free Egyptians Party
37 small parties attempt second ‘unified electoral coalition’
Party leading former coalition was previously accused of sabotage
Climate for political participation in Egypt deteriorates further: Democracy International
Political environment and electoral system’s design raise doubts on extent parliament could truly represent “range of opinions in Egypt”, says report
Female community leaders fear electoral competition against Muslim Brotherhood
“It’s not a political issue but a social and cultural one,” said social expert during NCW conference
Electoral law passed, 2 remain for Egypt’s parliament
New constituency division amid scepticism regarding improvement
Amended parliamentary laws await presidential approval
Laws amended include those organising exercise of political rights, operation of House of Representatives and electoral districts
Repeated promises to establish a parliament in post-30 June Egypt
Officials have, between 2013 and 2015, continually promised “elections soon”, yet they remain a distant prospect
Elections expected in September: Minister of Parliament Affairs
Laws still pending amid “danger of parliament immunity law”, says politician
Absence of parliament threatens transparency of state budget: Report
Except for the Muslim Brotherhood parliament, state passed all budgets since revolution, says PFT
Morsi and Al-Sisi’s first year in office
First year reviews of each president take different perspectives and put the spotlight on different fields
Political parties seek ‘immunity from dissolution’ for next parliament
Parties submit new proposals for elections to president
NGOs accuse state of corruption, but we don’t look at ourselves: Maat GM
Ayman Okeil discusses postponed elections, and internal politics among Egyptian NGOs
‘Protecting and securing Egypt is of utmost importance’: 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 “setback” in terms of women’s 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 Libya’s 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