What do we want from the next Parliament?

In just a few days, the nomination process for parliament will begin. These days, there are both announced and unannounced meetings, and discussions and alliances abound. But the most important question remains: What do we want from the next member of parliament? What do we expect them to do, and how do we hope they will perform?

We expect him to be close to the people, present to their issues, honest in hid positions, and to deal with their responsibility as a duty, not an honor. We hope that God will grant the Egyptian people success in choosing someone who will truly represent their interests and who will be capable of shouldering this great trust.

The National Elections Authority has set September 13, 2025, as the date for accepting nominations for parliamentary elections. Applications will continue for a specified period, in accordance with the governing rules. This step is a prelude to the launch of the electoral process, which, according to the constitution, must take place within the 60 days prior to the end of the current parliament's term in January 2026. This means that Egypt will face a major electoral event in the next few months that will determine the shape of parliament until 2030.

The next parliament is not just a new assembly, but a true test of the state and society's ability to renew political life with a more serious and effective spirit.  An MP must be a voice for the nation, not merely a representative of his or her constituency. He or she must assume full responsibility for legislation and oversight, the two fundamental pillars of any strong parliament. He must have a clear vision. We want him as a representative who discusses education, health, investment, and digital transformation laws with the same enthusiasm with which he addresses everyday service delivery issues. We want him as a representative who monitors the government conscientiously, pushes it toward transparency, holds it accountable when it falls short, and encourages it when it does well. Parliament is neither an adversary of the government nor a subordinate to it, but rather a partner that balances criticism and support, oversight and cooperation.

An effective parliament enacts legislation that addresses the details of daily life, including work, housing, health, and education. It is the parliament that raises the voices of the people when the economic burden intensifies or when crises overwhelm them.

The greatest responsibility remains on the voters. Making a wise choice is the beginning of the road. Every vote in the ballot box is a testament of trust and a trust that shapes the coming years. If people make the right choices, we will have a strong parliament worthy of Egypt's history and aspirations. However, if weakness and narrow interests prevail, we will all pay the price.

Elections are a new opportunity for a different beginning, more aware and responsible, in which the voice of the people is the strongest, and in which representatives are entrusted with that voice.