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| For the Love of Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Name | For the Love of Egypt |
| Leader | Sameh Ashour |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Cairo |
| Ideology | Arab nationalism, Egyptian nationalism |
| Position | Centre-right to right-wing |
| Seats | variable |
For the Love of Egypt is a political electoral alliance formed in Egypt in 2014 that contested the 2015 Egyptian parliamentary election. The bloc brought together a range of figures from across the Nile Delta, Cairo Governorate, and Alexandria and sought to influence post-2011 transitional politics following the 2013 removal of Mohamed Morsi and the rise of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The coalition combined former officials, technocrats, and business leaders to present a unified ticket against Islamist and liberal rivals during a period marked by the aftermath of the 2011 Egyptian revolution and the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état.
The alliance emerged amid the realignment of political forces after the 2013 ouster of Mohamed Morsi and the establishment of a new balance between supporters of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, remnants of the National Democratic Party (Egypt), and independent elites from Cairo University and the American University in Cairo. Key meetings reportedly involved figures associated with the General Intelligence Directorate (Egypt), businessmen from Suez Canal Authority-linked enterprises, and former ministers from cabinets under Hosni Mubarak and the interim administrations following the 2011 Egyptian revolution. The grouping capitalized on electoral law changes enacted by the Supreme Constitutional Court (Egypt) and navigated alliances with lists such as the Nation's Future Party and Al-Nour Party in various districts.
Public statements framed the alliance in terms of Egyptian nationalism and pragmatic nationalism, emphasizing restoration of stability after violent clashes between supporters of Mohamed Morsi and opponents, echoing themes raised by Adly Mansour and advocates of a strong presidency. The platform highlighted infrastructure projects akin to those promoted by Suez Canal expansion (2015) proponents and economic measures reminiscent of programs supported by the Ministry of Finance (Egypt) and the Central Bank of Egypt. Policy proposals emphasized security cooperation with institutions such as the Ministry of Interior (Egypt), support for veterans of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and cooperation with international partners including United States Department of State interlocutors, European Union delegations, and African Union envoys, while opposing the parliamentary participation of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The list comprised a mixture of party-affiliated politicians, independent MPs, and public figures associated with the Coptic Orthodox Church and leading business syndicates such as the Federation of Egyptian Industries. Leadership roles rotated among prominent parliamentarians, lawyers linked to the Egyptian Bar Association, and former ministers from cabinets under figures like Ibrahim Mahlab and Hazem el-Beblawi. The alliance coordinated through local electoral committees in governorates including Giza Governorate, Minya Governorate, Qalyubia Governorate, and Asyut Governorate, drawing on campaign consultants with experience in elections involving entities like Al-Wafd Party and New Wafd Party. Coordination also referenced networks connected to major state institutions such as the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and ministries overseeing transport, housing, and health, reflecting cross-institutional reach.
The bloc performed strongly in urban and strategic constituencies during the 2015 election, winning seats in the House of Representatives (Egypt) and influencing committee assignments related to finance and national security. Candidates included former cabinet members, local notables from Luxor Governorate and Aswan Governorate, and figures associated with cultural institutions like the Cairo Opera House. The alliance engaged in voter outreach that evoked national projects such as the New Suez Canal and cooperation with state-sponsored development plans in the New Valley Governorate. It also negotiated candidate lists with parties like Free Egyptians Party and Social Democratic Party (Egypt) in some constituencies, while contesting others against Al-Nour Party and leftist groups linked to the Tagammu movement. Post-election, members sat on parliamentary committees that interfaced with ministries and state-owned enterprises including EgyptAir and the National Bank of Egypt.
Domestically, reactions ranged from praise by pro-Sisi media outlets and endorsements from business chambers such as the Cairo Chamber of Commerce to criticism from liberal activists at organizations like Al Azhar University-linked forums and human rights groups including Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights and Amnesty International. Internationally, diplomats from the United States Embassy in Cairo, the European External Action Service, and delegations from the Gulf Cooperation Council monitored the alliance's role in shaping a compliant legislature amid concerns voiced by United Nations human rights rapporteurs and observers from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Commentators compared the bloc's model to electoral coalitions seen in countries such as Turkey and Tunisia during transitional periods, while scholars at institutions like the American University of Beirut and Chatham House analyzed its implications for civil-military relations and the trajectory of party politics in Egypt.
Category:Political parties in Egypt