President Tebboune: Judiciary Essential for National, Economic Protection

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune oversaw the official opening of the judicial year 2026-2027 on Sunday, November 15, 2026, where he underscored the judiciary's pivotal role in safeguarding the nation and preserving the national economy. During the ceremony, President Tebboune emphatically declared that "political manipulation has ended in Algeria," asserting that the country has moved beyond past practices to establish a state founded on law and ongoing reforms. He lauded the judiciary's sustained efforts in fighting corruption, highlighting this commitment as vital for the state's integrity and public trust.

The President called upon the judicial sector to adapt proactively to the current era's evolving challenges, specifically identifying the proliferation of greed, illegal enrichment, and unethical behaviors that threaten Algeria's social fabric. He stressed the judiciary's fundamental duty to prevent these practices and to halt the dominance of a corrupt minority over the righteous majority, ensuring there is no place for exploiting influence or disregarding the law, which were practices that prevailed during the time of the gang.

Furthermore, President Tebboune reaffirmed the state's dedication to providing robust support and protection for judges through foundational legal frameworks. He also acknowledged the creation of specialized commercial courts as a significant achievement, enhancing the timely resolution of disputes and representing a substantial step forward for the national economy. With the national economy progressing towards absolute freedom while upholding the social character of the state, he emphasized the critical need for integrating economic openness with stringent oversight to protect citizens, particularly vulnerable and middle-class populations, from illicit schemes.

President Tebboune underscored that Algeria's true wealth lies not in its energy or mineral resources, but in its educated youth, who are often targeted by various threats. He warned against attempts to target the livelihoods of citizens through artificial scarcity and to harm the youth through the spread of narcotics, which he described as a real war. In response, the President indicated that the state might be compelled to implement new, stricter laws to counter negative practices that undermine the purchasing power and well-being of Algerians.