Members of Parliament have hailed Monday’s plenary session, during which the new government is expected to outline its program, as a ‘historical’ event. This highly anticipated session will feature Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his newly formed cabinet, aiming to address crucial national issues and fulfill the aspirations of the Egyptian people.
Ahmed El Segini, Chairman of the Local Administration Committee in the House of Representatives, expressed optimism about the session, wishing PM Madbouly success in meeting the hopes of Egyptians. In televised remarks, El Segini highlighted several pressing local issues awaiting the government’s attention, including waste recycling, market regulation, random parking, building violations, and encroachments on agricultural lands.
Hisham Al-Hosary, Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, echoed El Segini’s sentiments, emphasizing the significance of the day in Egyptian history. He expressed confidence in the new ministers, noting their capability to tackle the significant challenges facing the country and alleviate pressures on citizens amid global changes.
Counselor Mahmoud Fawzi, Minister of Parliamentary, Legal and Political Affairs, outlined the procedural steps following the 2014 Constitution. He explained that the President assigns tasks to the government, which then prepares its program and seeks parliamentary confidence after taking the oath.
“PM Madbouly will present the general features of the government program during the plenary session,” Fawzi stated. “A special committee will be formed to study the program, and a vote will be taken to grant confidence to the government, enabling it to commence its work.”
The session will be held at the House of Representatives in the Administrative Capital, where Madbouly will deliver a detailed statement on the new government program sworn in last week. Following this, he will formally submit the program to the Speaker of the House, Counselor Hanafi Gebali.
This session follows the largest cabinet reshuffle in Egyptian history, with 24 new ministers taking the oath on Wednesday. A total of 30 ministers now hold 31 ministries, with only eight members from the previous cabinet remaining, two of whom have changed ministries.
The reshuffle increased the representation of national and international expertise in the cabinet from 25% to 35%, while the average age of ministers decreased from 64 to 56. The number of ministers with military backgrounds also decreased from 22 to 16.
As the new government prepares to present its program, the parliamentary session marks a pivotal moment in Egypt’s ongoing efforts to address domestic challenges and enhance governance.
