Installation des responsables des instances et organes du Conseil de la Nation dans le cadre du renouvellement semestriel de l’année 2025

Installation des responsables des instances et organes du Conseil de la nation au titre du renouvellement par moitié de l’année 2025

Summary of the Recent Plenary Session of the Council of the Nation in Algeria

On Wednesday, the Council of the Nation convened a plenary session focused on the installation of officials for its various bodies as part of the scheduled renewal of half its members for 2025. The session was presided over by Mr. Azouz Nasri, who emphasized the importance of the assembly’s function and governance.

Key Announcements

1. Formation of Parliamentary Groups:

   • The session began with the announcement of the creation of the parliamentary group for the Front El-Moustakbal, led by Mr. Issam Nechma.
   • A nominative list of parliamentary groups within the Council was also presented.

2. Leadership Assignments:

   • Mr. Saed Arous was appointed to lead the group representing the presidential third.
   • Leadership of the Front de Libération Nationale (FLN) group was entrusted to Mr. Larbi Mouaz.
   • The Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND) group will be headed by Mr. Abderrahmane Guenchouba, and Mr. Lazhar Bettahar will lead the independents.

3. Committee Chairpersons:
   The chairs of the nine permanent committees were named, highlighting the following appointments:

   • Legal and Administrative Affairs, Human Rights & Local Organization: Mr. Mohamed Rebah.
   • Economic and Financial Affairs: Mr. Noureddine Tadj.
   • National Defense: Mr. Nour El Hadj.
   • Foreign Affairs & Algerian Community: Mr. Omar Dadi Aadoun.
   • Agriculture and Rural Development: Mr. Lakhdar Moulay Saadoun.
   • Education, Training, Higher Education & Research: Mr. Nabil Khoualdia.
   • Local Development: Mr. Yahia Charef.
   • Health, Social Affairs, Labor & National Solidarity: Mr. Habib Douagui.
   • Culture, Information, Youth & Tourism: Mr. Mohamed Boukrou.
4. Vice-Presidential Appointments:
   The election of the vice-presidents of the Council was unanimously approved, including:
   • Mr. Rabah Beghali
   • Mr. Miloud Hanafi
   • Mr. Omar Khemayas
   • Mr. Mourad Lekhal
   • Mr. Abdelkrim Boughanem

Acknowledgments and Future Focus

President Nasri praised the outgoing members for their dedication and professionalism, highlighting their commitment to the state’s cultural and ethical standards. He particularly acknowledged the former President of the Council, Mr. Salah Goudjil, for his insistence on the importance of wisdom and prioritizing the public interest.

Emphasizing the necessity of governmental oversight, Nasri called for heightened attention to monitoring government actions, both through oral inquiries and on-the-ground follow-ups, underlining the assembly’s role in upholding effective governance.

This plenary session marked a significant step in the Council’s legislative process as it prepares for the upcoming electoral year, ensuring a continuation of effective governance and representation of various political factions within Algeria.