Whether or not the nationalist politicians who dominate Parliament will vote for it is a big question.

The results of the election saw the Parliament dominated by tribal elites.

He said also he was willing to dissolve Parliament, now dominated by his party, and hold elections when the presidential vote is held.

The Parliament, dominated by pro-Syrian members, could vote to extend its term.

Equally, though, it seems the instinct of a Parliament dominated by urbanites to ban hunting with dogs.

The former Parliament, dominated by hard-liners who opposed reform, passed a law in March that imposed new restrictions on the press.

Previously, most workers supported the powerful Liberal Party, which had dominated Parliament since its creation.

"The angels have a problem, because they really need a larger coalition if they want to dominate Parliament," a Western diplomat said.

Egypt's new parliament, dominated by the moderate Muslim Brotherhood, will be the arena of next year's struggles.

As expected, former commanders or members of the mujahedeen factions that formed during the last two decades of war are likely to dominate Parliament.