presidential elections law
Presidential Elections Commission ready to apply law banning former regime figures
Egypt
April 9, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission ready to apply law banning former regime figures
Hatem Bagato, secretary general of the Presidential Elections Commission, said the commission is ready to apply the law banning former…
Parliament committee approves bill outlawing Suleiman presidential candidacy
Egypt
April 9, 2012
Parliament committee approves bill outlawing Suleiman presidential candidacy
The People's Assembly's Proposals and Complaints Committee approved on Monday a bill amending the presidential elections law 123/2011 by adding…
Parliament review: Constitutional mayhem and critical legislation
Egypt
March 23, 2012
Parliament review: Constitutional mayhem and critical legislation
The standoff between Parliament and the cabinet reached a climax this week when cabinet members failed to attend a parliamentary…
Proposed amendments to Presidential Elections Law allow longer campaign period
Egypt
March 20, 2012
Proposed amendments to Presidential Elections Law allow longer campaign period
The People’s Assembly Suggestions and Complaints Committee on Tuesday approved a bill submitted by independent MP Mostafa Bakry to amend…
Tuesday’s papers: Parliament close to fistfights over Presidential Elections Law
Egypt
February 28, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Parliament close to fistfights over Presidential Elections Law
Tuesday’s papers focus their front-page coverage on presidential campaigns and controversies, and Parliament’s amendment of the contentious Presidential Elections Law…
Tuesday’s papers: Presidential elections law issuance stirs Parliament
Egypt
January 31, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Presidential elections law issuance stirs Parliament
Tuesday’s papers are filled with reactions to the ruling military council’s revelation that it has passed a presidential elections law.…
Court decision on presidential election law: Road block or minor speed bump for the military?
Opinion
January 21, 2012
Court decision on presidential election law: Road block or minor speed bump for the military?
Egypt's route to political transition over the past year has been bumpy, confusing, and guided by the roadmap laid out…
Government approves amendments to Presidential Elections Law
Egypt
January 4, 2012
Government approves amendments to Presidential Elections Law
The government on Wednesday approved amendments to the Presidential Elections Law. The amendments were proposed by the Advisory Council and…
Military council proposes changes to presidential elections law
Egypt
December 15, 2011
Military council proposes changes to presidential elections law
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has submitted a draft law to amend legislation on presidential elections.…