On 2 July, Algeria held elections for all 407 seats in the People's National Assembly. The Constitutional Court confirmed the results on 18 July, with the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) remaining the largest party with 91 seats, followed by the National Democratic Rally (RND) with 74 seats and the Future Front (El-Moustakbel) with 56 seats. The elections were marked by low voter participation, with turnout falling to 21.2 per cent of registered voters, down from 23 per cent in 2021. Women's representation also declined, with women winning 25 of 407 seats (6.1 per cent), down from 8.1 per cent in the previous legislature. Ahead of the vote, the National Independent Elections Authority's (ANIE) disqualified more than 3,700 prospective candidates over alleged links to financial and business networks.

Sources: Constitutional Court of Algeria, IPU Parline (1), IPU Parline (2), Al Jazeera

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