Dr. Hamza Khoudri, Dean of the Faculty of Law, stated that the upcoming July 2nd legislative elections offer a significant opportunity for parliamentary renewal and for selecting a legislative elite responsible for enacting laws and overseeing the executive branch for the next five years. Khoudri emphasized that the conscious discussion and voting on laws, alongside monitoring government activities through verbal and written questions and activating parliamentary investigation mechanisms on national issues, are core constitutional duties for new representatives. He added that these duties are key for supporting deep reforms and completing the legislative system to address the country's economic and developmental challenges.
Khoudri also stressed the importance of distinguishing between the national powers of a Member of Parliament and the role of a local elected official. He clarified that the constitution limits a parliament member's tasks to legislation, oversight, and representing the people, not implementing development projects or managing municipal and provincial affairs. These latter responsibilities, he noted, fall exclusively within the purview of executive authorities and elected local councils. Khoudri identified the frequent confusion of these roles during election campaigns as a recurring problem, with some candidates offering service-oriented promises to attract voters despite lacking the legal authority to fulfill them.
Constitutional Duties of Deputies
New deputies' core constitutional tasks include the conscious discussion and voting on laws, as well as monitoring government activity through questions and activating parliamentary investigation mechanisms. According to Dr. Hamza Khoudri, Dean of the Faculty of Law, these duties are vital for supporting reforms and completing the legislative system to address national economic and developmental issues. Khoudri outlined that the constitution specifically limits a parliament member's role to legislation, oversight, and representing the people. This constitutional framework explicitly excludes responsibilities such as implementing development projects or managing municipalities and wilayas. Khoudri noted that these executive and local administrative functions fall solely within the purview of executive authorities and locally elected councils.
Electoral Process and Candidacies
The electoral campaign for the upcoming legislative elections is proceeding under new provisions of the party law and other legislation that organize the electoral process. These updated legal frameworks guide the conduct of parties and independent candidates throughout the election period. The Independent National Elections Authority (ANIE) has processed applications for candidacies, accepting approximately 70% of submissions for both party lists and independent hopefuls. This vetting process determines the slate of candidates who will contest the legislative seats.
Past Legislative Achievements
The National People's Assembly played a key role in the past term by approving strategic economic laws. Among these legislative achievements were the new Investment Law and the Public Procurement Law. The approval of these laws was significant, as they were specifically designed to enshrine principles of transparency and fairness within the economic framework. These strategic legislative acts aimed to modernize and regulate key sectors, reflecting the Assembly's commitment to supporting economic development and establishing clear operational guidelines. The implementation of these laws sought to foster a more predictable and equitable economic environment.
Calls for Ethical Campaigning
Dr. Hamza Khoudri called on all candidates participating in the legislative elections to adhere strictly to ethical and legal controls throughout their campaigning. He urged them to completely avoid hate speech, defamation, and the dissemination of rumors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful public discourse. Dr. Khoudri stressed that candidates should instead focus their efforts on presenting reasoned arguments and responsible programmatic proposals to the electorate. This approach, he noted, would contribute to a more constructive and principled electoral process, allowing voters to make informed decisions based on substantive policy discussions rather than divisive tactics.
