The House of Representatives and the State Council convened in Cairo for their second expanded meeting, culminating in a draft national agreement on the roadmap for the preliminary phase. This agreement outlines four critical points:
– Electoral Laws Implementation: A clear path for implementing electoral laws to unify institutions and create conducive conditions for successful elections.
– Amendment Approval: This agreement amends the annex to the electoral laws implementation roadmap, which has been reviewed and approved by both legislative bodies.
– Transparency in Governance: Sessions for selecting the presidency and government members will be public, with invitations extended to the United Nations mission and civil society institutions allowed to attend as silent observers.
Implementation Strategies
The agreement sets forth four implementation paths. The first focuses on executive mechanisms, including the restructuring of executive authority and criteria for candidacy. A high-level consensus committee will be established to build trust among parties and broaden agreement on transitional and permanent procedures. This committee, under UN mission oversight, will include the presidencies of the House of Representatives, the State Council, and the Presidential Council. The roadmap specifies candidacy conditions, governmental tasks, formation mechanisms, and confidence-granting processes.
Ensuring Election Integrity
A dedicated ministry portfolio for elections will be established to ensure process transparency and integrity, emphasizing the need for a thorough review of the electoral register.
Local Governance and Security
The second path addresses local governance, incorporating provisions for equitable resource distribution, decentralization, transparency, and anti-corruption measures.
The third path focuses on security, detailing measures for securing and monitoring elections and unifying military and security institutions.