The El Mostakbal Front party has issued a statement addressing the ongoing public discourse surrounding several sensitive socio-economic issues, most notably the proposed traffic law and related concerns about fuel prices, as well as demands from transport and taxi unions.
In a statement released today, the party emphasized that the traffic law is still undergoing its normal legislative process and is currently under review by the Council of the Nation (Senate). The party asserted that the primary objective of the law is not to punish or restrict citizens, but rather to prevent road accidents, which tragically claim thousands of lives and cause serious injuries each year.
The El Mostakbal Front cautioned against premature conclusions or judgments, characterizing them as misleading to the public and a deviation from the constitutional legislative process and the reforms underway in Algeria. These reforms, the party stated, aim to enforce the rule of law for the benefit of the Algerian people in an atmosphere of calm, trust, and responsibility.
The party further explained that stricter technical and personal controls, particularly in cases of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are part of a preventative and deterrent approach designed to reduce fatal human errors, rather than demonizing drivers or solely blaming them for a flawed traffic system.
The statement highlighted the constitutional mechanisms for correction and consensus, particularly the powers vested in the Council of the Nation under Article 145 of the Constitution and Organic Law No. 23-06. These provisions allow for the formation of a joint committee between the two houses of Parliament, with the possibility of consulting experts, to reach a balanced, fair, and practically applicable text.
The El Mostakbal Front also expressed its regret over the alarmist rhetoric surrounding the minor increases in gasoline prices, which range from only 1.40 to 3 Algerian dinars. The party emphasized that these increases do not reflect the true cost of fuel, and Algeria remains among the countries with the lowest fuel prices globally due to significant state subsidies that cover a substantial difference between the real cost and the price sold to consumers.
Finally, the party commended the approach of social dialogue adopted by the Ministry of Interior and Transport, in partnership with…