'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliament
2 Jul 2026, 10:55 GMT
By FRANCE24
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/important-for-the-nation-algerians-come-out-to-vote-for-new-parliament
Algerians are heading to the polls on July 2 as voters are set to elect their new parliament. To increase voter turnout, the day has been made a public holiday and public transport is free. Authorities want a better turnout than during the last elections, where only a quarter of voters went to cast their ballot. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin tells us more about the key concerns on this election day.