Algeria is actively preparing for the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for July 2nd, with the Ministry of the Interior overseeing meticulous logistical arrangements. Central inspection committees have been dispatched to various wilayas to ensure optimal preparation for the electoral process.
Algeria legislative election preparations
These inspections, directed by Saïd Sayoud, the Minister of the Interior, Local Communities, and Transportation, are part of a continuous field monitoring program. Coordination meetings are being held with local authorities and officials from the Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE) to assess the progress of preparations and the logistical readiness for the elections. The visits also involve inspecting facilities designated for the electoral operation, including storage sites for materials and ANIE coordination offices, ensuring all material and logistical conditions are met for a smooth national event.
Political parties have also ramped up their engagement, organizing rallies and meetings to connect with their members and supporters across the country. This heightened political activity comes as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently reaffirmed his commitment to political dialogue with parties, emphasizing its constructive nature and his dedication to implementing all agreements made.
President Tebboune has consistently fostered an environment of national cohesion through broad consultations with political forces and national personalities. These dialogues have garnered strong support for ongoing reforms and reinforced state institutions. His regular engagements with the national press, including periodic interviews, have established a new tradition, providing a platform to discuss key political and socioeconomic issues.
During these exchanges, President Tebboune has urged political parties to embrace new methods, prioritizing national unity and the principles of the First of November Declaration. In response, political forces have shown a unified front, launching initiatives to bolster national unity and collaborating with trade unions, civil society organizations, and the national community abroad.
Numerous political and civil society groups have expressed their unwavering support for the President's reform agenda, underscoring their commitment to cohesion and collective mobilization for the nation's security and stability. They also commend the President's dedication to continued dialogue and consultation, embodying a principle of participatory democracy.
International observers note that under President Tebboune's leadership, Algeria has strengthened public liberties, democratic practices, and human rights, while enhancing civil society's role in public affairs. This progress is expected to be further consolidated through proposed amendments to laws concerning associations, political parties, and local governance, aligning them with the November 2020 Constitution.
The President's comprehensive consultations have led to widespread support for his program aimed at strengthening the national front and improving the socioeconomic landscape. His meetings with media leaders have also focused on addressing the concerns of the press to enhance its role as an effective partner in national development.
Furthermore, President Tebboune's deep economic reforms, designed to establish an open and diversified economic model, have been lauded by the political class. The new investment law, enacted in July 2022, provides a reassuring and stimulating legal framework for investors, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for both local and foreign investors. The law guarantees investment protection and the repatriation of capital and profits, with a commitment to legal stability for at least 10 years.
The elimination of the 51/49 rule, except in strategic sectors, is seen as a crucial step towards creating a more attractive environment for foreign investment, signaling Algeria's move towards an economic model less reliant on hydrocarbons. The establishment of the Higher Council for Import Regulation further demonstrates the government's resolve to curb unhealthy practices and bolster the national economy.
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