President Abdelmadjid Tebboune cast his vote on Thursday, July 2, and subsequently outlined the expected responsibilities of the new parliament in Algeria. He stated that the new legislative body will be "required to play a key role in keeping pace with the country's progress in all aspects, politically and economically." Tebboune emphasized that the "national spirit has returned," asserting that Algerian youth are "patriotic to the core" and that "there is no fear for Algeria." He also remarked that the outgoing parliament had passed a law criminalizing colonialism for the first time in Algeria's history.
Parliament's Future Responsibilities
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed hope that the parliament emerging from the elections would be "free from suspicion." He also hoped that the next parliament, comprising its two chambers, would present initiatives, including the establishment of field investigation committees on "issues marred by imbalances."
Tebboune indicated that recent elections occurred under easier conditions than previous ones, stating that practices like "fraud" and "quota" are now in the past. He reiterated his commitment to protecting citizens' purchasing power and strengthening Algeria's independence in the economic and other fields. The Algerian constitution, according to Tebboune, "guarantees democratic transition, as it stipulates the appointment of a prime minister from the parliamentary majority if the opposition wins the majority in the legislative elections, or the appointment of a prime minister if the presidential majority wins." He previously affirmed that the "national spirit has returned," describing Algerian youth as "patriotic to the core" and asserting that "there is no fear for Algeria."
Context of Progress and Transition
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune noted a significant legislative achievement, stating that "The outgoing parliament proposed and passed a law, which is the law criminalizing colonialism, for the first time in the history of independent Algeria." He also elaborated on the nation's constitutional framework, explaining that "The Algerian constitution guarantees democratic transition, as it stipulates the appointment of a prime minister from the parliamentary majority if the opposition wins the majority in the legislative elections, or the appointment of a prime minister if the presidential majority wins." Tebboune further noted that Algeria is moving in the "right direction" economically, citing analyses from major international institutions. These institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the African Bank, indicate a positive economic trajectory for the country.
Confidence in Youth and Nation
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed that Algeria "is on the right track," stating that the "national spirit has returned." He emphasized his conviction that "there is no fear for Algeria" and described Algerian youth as "patriotic to the core." Tebboune also noted a legislative achievement, noting that "The outgoing parliament proposed and passed a law, which is the law criminalizing colonialism, for the first time in the history of independent Algeria." The President also explained that the Algerian constitution "guarantees democratic transition, as it stipulates the appointment of a prime minister from the parliamentary majority if the opposition wins the majority in the legislative elections, or the appointment of a prime minister if the presidential majority wins." He expressed hope that the new parliament would be "free from suspicion" and continue moving the country in the "right direction."
