Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    Egypt, South Africa pledge to deepen development cooperation at G20 meeting    Egypt's PM orders road maintenance review, tougher penalties to curb accidents    Egypt, Novartis explore expanding collaboration in oncology, cardiology    Iran launches mass deportation of Afghans amid spying allegations    EU, China agree on rare earths, climate but divisions remain on trade, Ukraine    Association of Real Estate Developers seeks urgent meeting over threatened land deallocation on Northwest Coast    Midar partners with Adeer to develop Boulevard project in Mostakbal City with EGP 70bn investment    Over 60 million visits recorded under Egypt's Women's Health Initiative since 2019    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    Thailand, Cambodia clash on new front as tens of thousands flee    Sudan's ambassador to Egypt holds reconstruction talks on with Arab League    UK pay settlements stagnant amid inflation surge    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Sisi calls for boosting oil & gas investment to ease import burden    Egypt welcomes 25-nation statement urging end to Gaza war    EGX to close Thursday for July 23 Revolution holiday    Egypt, Senegal sign pharma MoU to unify regulatory standards    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt foils terrorist plot, kills two militants linked to Hasm group    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Giza Pyramids' interior lighting updated with new LED system    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt, Uruguay eager to expand trade across key sectors    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Deputy PM: Ruling council entitled to amend interim constitution
المصري اليوم، أخبار اليوم من مصر
Published in Almasry Alyoum on 05 - 07 - 2011

Egypt's ruling military council is legally entitled to amend the current Interim Constitution, Deputy Prime Minister Yehia al-Gamal said Tuesday.
The SCAF had created the Interim Constitution based on the legitimacy it acquired from the people and the revolution, Gamal said in an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm.
In March, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued the Interim Constitution to run Egypt during its transitional period. The constitution involves holding parliamentary elections in September. Once taking office, the new parliament will be tasked with drafting a permanent constitution.
But some liberal and secularist groups want to postpone elections and elect a panel that would create a permanent constitution in advance.
Gamal said the Interim Constitution would permit the council to yield to public demands to draft the permanent constitution first. However, he said the council remains committed to holding parliamentary elections before drafting the permanent constitution.
He suggested maintaining the Interim Constitution while reaching consensus of political parties on a set of guidelines for the panel to draft the permanent constitution.
These guidelines could include a commitment to maintaining a civil state and avoiding the model of religious states that prevailed in Europe during the Middle Ages, Gamal said.
He said he believes that the structure of the state changed after the 25 January revolution, and noted that the SCAF now represents the legislative and presidential authorities, while the cabinet acts as a part of prime ministerial authority.
"We brought down an old system but have not established a new one yet, and to do so, we should abolish private agendas and unite to get over the impasse," he said. "I would not claim that we induced a totally new system at ministries and state agencies or that we got rid of bureaucratic hurdles facing investments."
Commenting on Egypt's presidential candidates, Gamal said that each has positive and negative aspects.
Mohamed ElBaradei is one of the figures most loyal to Egypt, though some believe he lacks the necessary charisma and eloquence, he said.
Gamal described another potential candidate, Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, as the most moderate among Islamist nominees. He said former Arab League Chief Amr Moussa has charisma but is often attacked for being affiliated with former President Hosni Mubarak.
There is a strong possibility that the next president will be an unfamiliar figure not currently present in the political arena, Gamal said.
Translated from the Arabic Edition


Clic here to read the story from its source.