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Can Egypt's new parliament review 330 laws in 15 days?

According to Egypt's constitution, the country's newly elected parliament — meeting for the first time Jan. 10 — has only 15 days to review over 330 laws issued since the last parliament was dissolved.

Egypt's newly-elected parliament meets for its first session in Cairo on January 23, 2012. Islamist MPs took centre stage as Egypt's parliament met for the first time since a popular uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak, while their supporters massed outside to cheer the historic event. AFP PHOTO/POOL/ASMAA WAGUIH (Photo credit should read ASMAA WAGUIH/AFP/Getty Images)
Egypt's parliament meets for its first session in Cairo, Jan. 23, 2012. — ASMAA WAGUIH/AFP/Getty Images

CAIRO — Bureaucratic proceedings have been known to induce stupors, but things could get interesting after Egypt’s newly elected MPs take their oath of office Jan. 10.

This will be the first time the country’s legislators have convened in more than two years. The previous parliament was dissolved in July 2013 following the ouster of former President Mohammed Morsi.

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