Egypt's Engineers Syndicate Holds Historic Election After 17 Years
Egypt's Engineers Syndicate held its first election in 17 years on Friday, with 31 candidates vying for the presidency and 209 for board seats. Despite similar platforms focusing on improving engineers' living standards and regulating their relationship with employers, political affiliations are believed to influence voting decisions.
The election, ordered by an Egyptian court after lifting judicial sequestration, saw competition concentrated between two main factions: Engineers against Guardianship and the Muslim Brotherhood's Coalition of Engineers for Egypt. Syndicate members expressed a high turnout, with many feeling that their votes would finally count. Voters were, however, confused about the structure of the syndicate council, which has 61 members.
Some voters preferred fresh faces, while others favored the Muslim Brotherhood due to their past activism. Despite both main lists having similar platforms, political affiliations seemed to play a significant role in voters' decisions.
The election, which aimed to elect a chairman, governing board members, and sub-syndicates executives, was a significant step in the syndicate's history. Despite the confusion surrounding the council's structure, syndicate members turned out in high numbers, indicating a strong desire for change and representation. The results of the election are yet to be announced.
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