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

Parliament asks for three-month report on tax disputes

Tax disputes referred to judiciary are about 150,000, including appeals against income,…

Industry committee agent in parliament submits draft law to remove detergents from table tax

Eliminating detergents from table taxes over upcoming period is not possible with…

Parliament approves ‘Egypt’s Fund’ with EGP 200bn capital

Initial procedures of collecting funds for Egyptian sovereign fund in Q1 2019,…

Parliament to complete government assessment report next week: MPs

There are some reservations on indicators in government' programme, like proceeds of…

Parliament to discuss tenders, auctions draft law within days

Parliament decides percentage of local product within government contracts shall not be…

Parliament finally approves additional credit in this year’s budget worth EGP 70.3bn

Allocations for interests on additional credit estimated at EGP 57bn, other expenses…

I addressed former PM to activate Supreme Taxation Council, but in vain: revenue authorities committee head

Independence of Egyptian Tax Authority improves collection efficiency, expands financiers base, says…

Parliament to form fact-finding committee to investigate EFA’s World Cup violations

Parliamentary youth and sports committee criticises EFA for involving Liverpool star Mohamed…