Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued two decrees on September 28, 2026, summoning the House of Representatives and the Senate to convene for the second legislative session. The sessions are set to begin on October 1, with the House of Representatives meeting at 11:00 a.m. and the Senate at 2:00 p.m. The decrees mark the start of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term.
According to Article 115 of the Egyptian Constitution, the President of the Republic is mandated to invite the House of Representatives to convene for its ordinary annual session before the first Thursday of October. If the invitation is not extended, the House convenes by constitutional mandate on that date. The ordinary session must last at least nine months, and the President can only adjourn the session after the House has approved the state's general budget.
The Senate has informed its members of President El-Sisi's decree, which invites the upper house to convene on October 1 at 2:00 p.m. The Senate's agenda is expected to be released shortly. This development follows a constitutional requirement that ensures the continuity of parliamentary work.
The second legislative session is anticipated to address various national issues, including economic concerns, social reforms, and legislative priorities. The House of Representatives and the Senate will engage in discussions, debates, and voting on proposed bills and policies.
The summoning of the parliamentary sessions comes amid heightened expectations from the Egyptian public for legislative action on key issues affecting their daily lives. Citizens are looking to the parliament to deliberate on matters such as economic growth, public services, and social justice.
President El-Sisi's decrees underscore the government's commitment to upholding the constitutional framework and ensuring the smooth operation of the country's legislative bodies. The timely convening of the parliamentary sessions reflects the administration's focus on maintaining stability and promoting national development.
As the House of Representatives and the Senate prepare to convene, various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, are watching closely to see how the legislative agenda unfolds. The sessions are expected to provide a platform for addressing pressing national concerns and advancing Egypt's development goals.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issues decrees calling for the House of Representatives and Senate to convene on October 1, 2026.
- The parliamentary sessions are mandated by the Egyptian Constitution to address national issues and advance legislative priorities.
- The second legislative session will focus on economic concerns, social reforms, and key legislative priorities.
