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

Economic bodies to cost state EGP 20bn in bonuses in next FY budget: economic committee member

The economic affairs committee of parliament plans to complete an aggregated report…

Egypt’s tourism revenues do not match existing resources: MP

MP Mohamed Abdo said that tourism revenues in Egypt are still small…

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Parliament approves law designating IDA independent economic body

Parliament approved a law designating the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) an independent…

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Government turns down Support Egypt coalition proposal to raise income tax threshold to EGP 24,000

Last legislative term, budget committee sent three proposals to Ministry of Finance…

MPs demand to see plan to list state companies on EGX

Finance Ministry tells planning, budget committee government will offer 15-30% of 23…

Slashing subsidies without improving public services eliminates middle class: MPs, economists

Government will reduce fuel subsidies next fiscal year to EGP 89bn from…

Parliament to discuss 2018/2019 draft budget next week: MP

Planning and budget committee to hold meetings with Finance Ministry officials