Sameh Lashin's Articles

Calls for political reform have intensified as Egypt navigates one of its most turbulent electoral periods, marked by violations, unprecedented judicial rulings annulling dozens of constituencies, and direct presidential intervention aimed at restoring credibility to the parliamentary process.

As Egyptians head to the polls starting Friday to elect a new House of Representatives, debate is mounting over whether the 2025 vote will pave the way for broader political participation and reform, or reinforce a well-established structure where new contenders operate within a system defined by stability and state-aligned alliances.