Still, Nour believes that rigging could be reduced by at least 50 per cent. This should raise the opposition's hope for a more competent parliament and a greater share of its seats, he said. Nour believes that a more balanced representation will be the hallmark of the next parliament. This could transform the political map and bring more balanced representation, making the process of legislation more intelligible. Opposition forces likely to contest the coming elections include the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
All options are open, provided that full judicial supervision is effectively implemented.
Members of the NDP are also worried about how full judicial supervision will be implemented. For practical reasons, the government suggested that the 42,000 existing auxiliary balloting stations be reduced to 18,000 so that the judiciary is able to supervise them over a three-week period. The NDP's Ibrahim El-Nimiki, deputy chairman of the outgoing parliament's Legislative Committee, predicts that the ministries of the interior and justice will face difficulties in organising the next elections. I do not know how they will even be able to organise the coming elections for the Shura and municipal councils. As a result, the nation may pass through hard times.