constitutional amendments
ElBaradei visit draws ire as NAC proposes constitutional changes
Egypt
April 4, 2010
ElBaradei visit draws ire as NAC proposes constitutional changes
A number opposition party leaders from the governorate of Daqahlia have denounced Mohamed ElBaradei's visit last Friday to Mansoura, saying…
Judges, activists to form ‘informal’ electoral oversight committee
Egypt
March 31, 2010
Judges, activists to form ‘informal’ electoral oversight committee
A number of judges, public figures and civil society activists announced plans to form an "informal committee" to supervise this…
Constitutional change: How far fetched is it?
Egypt
March 16, 2010
Constitutional change: How far fetched is it?
With the political opposition renewing calls for the amendment of Egypt's constitution--particularly those articles pertaining to presidential elections--the question remains…
Opposition coalition requests amendments to Egypt Constitution
Egypt
March 15, 2010
Opposition coalition requests amendments to Egypt Constitution
A coalition of four major opposition parties will issue a statement today requesting constitutional amendments limiting the presidency to two…
Today’s papers: No amendments, no diesel, whale in Matrouh
Egypt
March 10, 2010
Today’s papers: No amendments, no diesel, whale in Matrouh
State-run newspapers lead with assurances that there will be no constitutional amendments. “Opportunities are complete for both parties and independent…
El-Sherif dismisses constitutional amendments
Egypt
March 9, 2010
El-Sherif dismisses constitutional amendments
Sawfat el-Sherif, secretary-general of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), said on Tuesday that no amendments would be made to…
NDP spokesman: No constitutional amendments
Egypt
March 7, 2010
NDP spokesman: No constitutional amendments
President Hosni Mubarak's National Democratic Party (NDP), which controls the majority of seats in parliament, opposes amending the Constitution. Opposition…
ElBaradei launches national front for constitutional change
Egypt
February 24, 2010
ElBaradei launches national front for constitutional change
Mohamed ElBaradei, former chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency and potential candidate in next year's presidential elections, held a…
Coalition to urge constitutional changes
Egypt
February 22, 2010
Coalition to urge constitutional changes
A coalition of secular opposition parties--including Al-Wafd, Al-Tagamu, Al-Nasseri and Al-Gabha--will hold a three-day conference beginning on 13 March with…
No plans for constitutional changes, says Mubarak junior
Egypt
December 27, 2009
No plans for constitutional changes, says Mubarak junior
Gamal Mubarak, son of President Hosni Mubarak and assistant secretary general of the ruling National Democratic Party, stated that the…