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'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliament

'Important for the nation': Algerians come out to vote for new parliament
France 24 Thursday 02 July 2026, 10:55 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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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.

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. Keywords for this article
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