El-Sissi has 10 months left in his first term in office. He is barred by the constitution from serving more than two four-year terms.
Any amendment to the relevant clause in the 2014 charter must be approved in a nationwide referendum.
In a partial turnaround, lawmaker Ismail Nasreldeen says in comments published today the proposed amendment will apply to the next president.
El-Sissi is widely expected to run in 2018.
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