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House of Representatives rejects calls by British parliament to access Morsi
The foreign affairs committee in the Egyptian Parliament has rejected on Wednesday calls by three British members of parliament who requested that Egyptian authorities allow them to visit the country’s jailed former president Mohamed Morsi, raising concerns about his health. The committee also condemned accusing British newspaper The Guardian of “falsely claiming with no proof …
3 ministries to join programmes, performance evaluation by end-February
Parliamentary planning, budget committee works on imposing system on 10 additional ministries next fiscal year, reaching 16 ministries in total
Planning and Budget Committee to complete review of FY 2014/2015 budget this week
Saying that EGP 32bn were lost from the budget is inaccurate, says Omar
We will implement job rotation policies within the state administrative body: Minister of Planning
New employees will be hired through employment competitions that will be advertised twice a year
Economic Affairs Committee finalises 10 articles of consumer protection draft law
The Consumer Protection Agency will be transferred to the cabinet, to support civil society organisations and opening new branches in various governorates
House of Representatives summons government to clarify ‘confused’ economic policy
We expect a significant decline in all economic indicators during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, says Khalil
Egypt celebrates House of Representatives’ 150th year in Sharm El-Sheikh
Al-Sisi asserts the parliament’s broad and unprecedented authority; parliamentary speaker refuses “foreign” interference
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Parliament begins second legislative year on Tuesday
Egypt’s House of Representatives will celebrate 150 years at large event in Sharm El-Sheikh next week
Parliament announces end of legislative year
The first legislative year has ended with many constitutional violations, say experts
Health Committee rejects private sector participation in developing integrative hospitals
EGP 11.3bn investment required to renew 377 hospitals
Parliament set to vote on revised civil service law next week
The bill is due back on the floor amid lingering concerns over salaries and layoffs
Vote on media law amendment delayed as parliament debates state budget
The projected state budget deficit for the fiscal year (FY) 2015-2016 is 11.5%, and it is expected to be reduced to 9.8% the following year.
No rush over Red Sea islands until truth is revealed: parliament speaker
Ali Abdul Aal sits down for his first interview since being elected parliamentary speaker in January 2016
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Media law amendment not an attack on freedom of speech: Heikal
SPC asked Al-Sisi to urge the government to expedite the vote on the Unified Media Law
House of Representatives asks Ministry of Finance, Holding Company for Spinning and Weaving, and National Investment Bank to sign a tripartite agreement to repay debts
The agreement aims to pay dues and to provide financial liquidity to buy raw materials, says parliamentary official
House of Representatives to approve raising health allocations based on 2016 GDP
EGP 61bn is not enough and we will appeal in court against the 2017 draft budget, says Al-Taher
MP calls for regulating social media, ‘especially Facebook’
Egypt recently blocked a Facebook service, purportedly for not allowing it to spy on users, according to Reuters
Youth campaign criticises parliament’s ‘absence of vision, planning’
“Public approval of parliamentary performance is in monthly decline, and could near zero popularity by end of first legislative term,” says report
MPs seek accuracy and detailed solutions in cabinet’s economic plan following PM’s statement
‘Egypt’s Support’ takes over assessment committee as Al-Sisi calls on parliament to vote to renew confidence in the current cabinet
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Al-Sisi’s legislative and executive bodies’ encounter
Cabinet and parliament mutual endorsement power guarantee for both, despite constitutional parliament authority
Despite international support, Egypt continues to discount EU parliament resolution
Head of parliament delegation promises “evidence-supported response to EU claims on deteriorated human rights conditions”
EU parliament did not accuse Egypt’s security apparatus in Guilio Regeni case: FEP
Party announced that chairman will meet with local EU representative, in press conference held to address the EU parliament resolution
Prosecutor-general issues travel ban for Tawfik Okasha
Former MP appeals against membership annulment before court; expert says parliament “independent”
MP El-Hariri appears in court in bid for legislative transparency
The parliamentary member previously petitioned parliament to waive his legislative immunity ahead of the court session
Parliament concludes on MP Serry Seyam’s resignation
Internal regulations on work agenda during Sunday’s session
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Parliament’s first week presents image of negative performance: Maat
NGO outlines positive and negative aspects of parliament before next session on 7 February
‘Dodged’ decrees raise doubts over constitutionality
As parliamentary reviews those decrees passed during its three year absence, issues have arisen as to the interpretation of Article 156 of the 2014 constitution
Parliamentary speaker circumvents discussion of state of emergency decree in Sinai, passes decree without vote
MPs demanded vote on presidential decree but parliamentary speaker uses constitutional clause to justify ratification
Parliament will not interfere with president’s salary
Al-Sisi gets $63,000 annually, the lowest among country leaders, says MP
Parliamentary, vital facilities laws on MPs’ discussion agenda Sunday
House of Representatives begins reviewing 32 laws passed in its absence