{
  "id": 14518600,
  "title": "El Sisi says no changes planned for Egypt's constitution amid rumours of fourth term",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/el-sisi-says-no-changes-planned-for-egypts-constitution-amid-rumours",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T19:28:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/14/el-sisi-says-no-changes-planned-for-egypts-constitution-amid-rumours-of-fourth-term/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stated on Wednesday that there are no plans to alter Egypt's constitution, despite supporters advocating for him to remain in office after his final term concludes in 2030. However, El Sisi suggested that any proposed amendment would ultimately be decided by the Egyptian people themselves. Speaking at a televised gathering of cabinet members and army officers, El Sisi emphasized, \"The nation has a constitution that we adopted. No one can touch it, no one can touch it.\" He further urged, \"Don't let anyone mess with your heads. The people alone will decide the success or lack thereof of anything that's done.\"\n\nCalls for El Sisi to extend his rule beyond 2030 have gained momentum among loyal politicians and government-linked social media accounts. The discourse intensified as opposition figures abroad voiced criticism of his policies. El Sisi's remarks marked his initial public response to the potential constitutional amendments. He has been in power since 2014, with his term set to conclude in 2030, surpassing the original two-term limit. Egypt's constitution, adopted in 2014 following the ousting of autocratic president Hosni Mubarak, initially prohibited presidents from serving more than two four-year terms. However, amendments in 2019 extended the term to six years, with the first term considered to have begun in 2018, according to El Sisi. The amendment allowed El Sisi to serve a full 16-year tenure.\n\nMany Egyptians view him as a stabilizing force amid regional conflicts, including the ongoing wars in Gaza, Sudan, and Libya. His economic policies have been credited with maintaining stability during the fallout from the Iran war, which has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, impacted Tehran's Arab neighbors, and affected Saudi Arabia through Yemen's Houthi-backed attacks. While supporters laud Egypt's stability, critics argue that the government's policies, including excessive borrowing and spending on long-term infrastructure projects, are contributing to the country's economic challenges. El Sisi dismisses such criticisms, asserting that investments in modern infrastructure and transportation have prepared the nation for substantial foreign investment. He also defends Egypt's water rights, asserting that substantial spending on infrastructure and modern transport, including a Cairo monorail and electric train, has positioned the country favorably for attracting significant foreign investments.",
  "summary": "Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi said on Wednesday there were no plans to change Egypt 's constitution, after calls by some supporters for him to stay in office after the end of his final term in 2030. But Mr El Sisi appeared to leave the door open for a possible amendment to allow him to stay at the helm, saying Egyptians were the only ones who would decide on any initiative. \"The nation…",
  "key_points": [
    "President El Sisi stated no constitutional changes planned despite calls for fourth term.",
    "Egypt's constitution prohibits more than two four-year terms, amended in 2019.",
    "El Sisi emphasized people will decide constitution's success or lack thereof."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "El Sisi says no changes planned for Egypt's constitution amid rumours of fourth term",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/el-sisi-says-no-changes-planned-for-egypts-constitution-amid-rumours-14519542",
        "published": "2026-10-14T19:28:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}