Algiers, DZWatch – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presided over a Council of Ministers meeting this week, focusing on key legislative projects and economic strategies. The meeting addressed a proposed law concerning a technical amendment to the Constitution, two organic laws related to the electoral system and political parties, and a presentation on offsetting transportation costs within the economic sector.
Following the presentation of the agenda and a review of the government’s activities over the past two weeks by the Prime Minister, President Tebboune issued directives on several key items.
Regarding the proposed technical amendment to the Constitution, the President ordered a postponement to allow for further in-depth study. This decision aims to reinforce the democratic gains achieved through the independent national election authority.
Concerning the organic law on elections, President Tebboune instructed a thorough review and reconsideration of the proposed amendments, emphasizing their purely technical nature. He stressed the importance of distinguishing between formal and substantive aspects of the revisions.
The Council of Ministers approved the organic law pertaining to political parties, following the incorporation of amendments suggested by various political groups. President Tebboune affirmed that these modifications are designed to enhance the law’s comprehensiveness, positioning it as one of the most democratic pieces of legislation of its kind. He lauded this achievement as a significant step forward for Algerian democratic processes.
Finally, the presentation on compensating transportation expenses in the economic sphere was examined within the Council of Ministers, with careful consideration given to the overall economic landscape. Details of the specific measures under consideration were not immediately available.
