On 4 May, an electoral reform reorganizing the electoral districts for the diaspora was published in the Official Gazette. The reform increases the number of parliamentary seats allocated to Algerians abroad from 8 to 12 and redistributes them across eight large transnational constituencies. France, home to the largest Algerian diaspora population, was allocated six of the twelve overseas parliamentary seats. The remaining seats were distributed among constituencies covering the rest of Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Oceania. According to the National Independent Authority for Elections (ANIE), the new distribution aims to better reflect the size and geographic spread of Algerian communities abroad and to strengthen their representation in the National People's Assembly. The reform was adopted ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2 July.

Sources: Official Gazette of the Republic of Algeria, Dzair Tube, Al 24 News, Algeria Press Service

On 23 April, an amended Organic Law on political parties was published in the Official Gazette. The reform introduces stricter conditions for party formation and operation, including requirements to maintain a nationwide presence. It also allows parties to establish structures within the Algerian diaspora, with the stated aim of facilitating greater political engagement among citizens abroad. A key provision prohibits parties from boycotting two consecutive elections, with non-compliance potentially leading to dissolution. Critics argue that this effectively removes electoral boycott as a legitimate form of political expression, narrowing opposition strategies and limiting available modes of protest. As a result, the reform may constrain political pluralism and particularly impact smaller parties, despite its stated goal of strengthening party organization and participation.

Sources: Journal Officiel De La Republique Algerienne, Dzair Tube, Al Estiklal, Algeria News Gate

On 25 March, Parliament adopted a set of constitutional amendments that expand the president’s executive authority by introducing changes to the functioning of the High Council of the Judiciary and the National Independent Electoral Authority. Key provisions restructure the High Council of the Judiciary by increasing the president's role over its composition and decision-making, particularly in the appointment, promotion, and disciplinary oversight of senior judges. In addition, the mandate of the National Independent Electoral Authority has been revised and, while maintaining its broad supervisory role over elections, the responsibility for the material and logistical preparation of electoral operation has been transferred to state bodies under the Interior Ministry. While authorities have presented these amendments as technical revisions, observers argue that they weaken the role of countervailing institutions.

Sources: Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne, Algérie Presse Service, Le Monde, ConstitutionNet

On 17 February, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune enacted an amendment to the country’s nationality law which expands the grounds for revocation of Algerian nationality, including, in certain circumstances, for citizens who acquired Algerian nationality by birth. The amendment allows nationality to be revoked for acts deemed to be seriously harmful to national security, national unity, state stability or other broadly framed national interests. It also covers certain forms of allegiance to a foreign state and involvement with organizations classified as ‘terrorist’ or ‘subversive’. The government has described the amendment as a measure aimed at protecting national sovereignty. Human rights organizations, however, have raised concerns that the broadly defined grounds for deprivation could be used against political opponents, activists and dissidents, particularly those residing abroad. The amendment has also raised concerns about statelessness. While the law in principle limits deprivation of nationality for Algerians by birth to dual nationals, it provides exceptions for offences related to treason, terrorism and state security, without specifying safeguards or procedures for cases in which revocation could leave an individual stateless. The law is official and is published in the Official Gazette.

Sources: Official Gazette of Algeria, Algeria Press Service, SHOAA for Human Rights, Trade Union Confederation of Productive Forces