Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak asked the Egyptian parliament to change 34 election-related articles in the constitution, in order to secure wider participation in elections by the political parties.  These changes should also provide new constitutional authorities for the Majlis Al-Shura (State Consultative Council), and should provide the best election system for achieving a balanced representation of women in the parliament.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat (12/27/06)