Egypt's parliament opens new session as Sisi objects to Kyan University law article

Egypt's House of Representatives opened its second regular session Thursday, with President al-Sisi's objection to Article 25 of the Kyan University law on the agenda.

• The House of Representatives opened its second regular session of the third legislative term on Thursday, chaired by Speaker Hesham Badawy.
• President al-Sisi objected to Article 25, which grants military-track students a monthly allowance equal to a first lieutenant's salary and annual bonuses for top students.
• Sisi returned the bill to the House, asking it to repeal Article 25 entirely on constitutional equality grounds.
• Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the session to present the presidential objection to lawmakers.
• The House of Representatives approved sending a letter of thanks and appreciation to President al-Sisi on the occasion of the session's opening.
• Madbouly delivered his first address to the House, offering ten messages on government-parliament cooperation and regional challenges.
• Madbouly said the presidential objection to Article 25 upholds equality and legal consistency for students while preserving university independence.
• The House adjourned its opening plenary session Thursday and will reconvene on Sunday.
• Speaker Hesham Badawy said in his opening address that parliamentary oversight aims to assess performance, not obstruct the government.