At a pivotal moment in the life of the Egyptian economy,
the legislative system stands incapable of keeping pace with market
transformations, amidst a highly volatile global environment and
extremely sensitive internal balances. Despite the density of laws
regulating trade, competition protection, and consumer protection,
many of these laws now operate outside the modern practical context
and lack an overarching vision that connects economic protection on
the one hand, and market justice on the other.
This article is not merely a review of legal texts; it is a call
for a balanced legislative revolution — one that redraws the
relationship between the state, the investor, the consumer, and the
overall economy. Policies are not measured by intentions, but by
their ability to create a true balance that neither oppresses one
party nor shields another from criticism.
