Parliament

Latest news and analysis about the Egyptian Parliament, covering both Egypt’s House of Representatives and the Senate from the Daily News Egypt.

Latest Parliament News

Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister

Country supports every attempt to support Libya's stability, says Minister Shoukry

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Egypt will not compromise on its water rights: Foreign Minister

Protecting Egypt's historical rights in River Nile is top priority for Egyptian…

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Egyptian parliament prepares draft law toughening penalties for domestic violence

Draft law to increase penalty on abusive husbands with imprisonment for 3-5…

Nehal Samir Nehal Samir

Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal

Platform will contribute to reducing prices of Umrah trips

Nehal Samir Nehal Samir

House of Representatives approves 3-month extension of state of emergency

Egypt’s House of Representatives approved, on Thursday, the extension of the nationwide…

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International Cooperation Ministry directs over $3bn to Sinai development through Arab funds

Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has said that her ministry…

Nehal Samir Nehal Samir

Egypt’s parliament selects its general committee members

General Committee commenced its first meetings on Sunday

Sarah El-Sheikh Sarah El-Sheikh

Parliament initially approves amendments to law honouring terrorism victims

The Egyptian Parliament’s social solidarity and family committee gave its initial approval,…

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Ahmed Manna appointed Secretary-General of Egyptian parliament

Thursday's session also see election of heads, deputies of each special committee…

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House of Representatives to elect heads of special committees on Thursday

Parliament deputies call on MPs who have not joined any committee yet…

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