Election reinforces the regime’s control of Algeria

Significance

The National Liberation Front (FLN) and Democratic National Rally (RND) received the most seats, as expected, amid widespread voter apathy.

Impacts

• The government will continue its austerity strategy in response to the low oil price, and face more social tension and protests.
• The young generation will lose even more trust in the political system and opt for protest, resignation and emigration.
• The supporters of security and economic cooperation with the United States within the regime were strengthened.