Egyptian presidential election

European Council President Charles Michel said on June 2 that the European Union welcomed the ongoing dialogue process between the governments of Egypt and Turkey. 

Over 350 people have been arrested across Egypt in the latest wave of demonstrations against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, according to a Cairo-based non-governmental organization. 

Hundreds of Egyptians staged protests on Sept. 20 in Cairo and other cities against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt's parliament on April 16 approved amendments to the constitution that could keep President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in power until 2030, though they still have to be endorsed in a referendum to take effect.

Turkey criticised European Union leaders on Tuesday for attending a summit hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi days after nine men were executed for killing Egypt's chief prosecutor.

Egyptian police have arrested a one-time campaigner for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi who became a critic of the former military chief, an official said on May 27.

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi's victory in last week's election was never in doubt, but the vote produced a surprise runner-up - an unusually large number of invalid ballots, suggesting a possible protest vote against Sisi or the election itself.

Egyptians began voting on March 26 in a presidential election set to deliver an easy win for incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, with turnout the main focus after all serious opposition withdrew complaining of repression.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in an interview broadcast on March 20 that he had wanted more contenders in next week's presidential election to give voters greater choice, but the country was "not ready."

Five Egyptian public figures, including two former presidential hopefuls, called Jan. 28 for voters to boycott the March presidential election after the withdrawal of all candidates but the incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.