Citizens in Algeria are voting in parliamentary elections, with the government declaring the day a national holiday to encourage higher voter turnout.

An interview with Pierre Vermeren explores why Franco-Algerian relations have become pathological, attributing it to the Algerian government's isolation and France's tendency towards repentance.

Maud Bregeon stated that France can "command respect" without breaking "contact" with Algeria, echoing President Emmanuel Macron's pragmatic approach. Macron recently criticized those advocating a hard line with the Algerian government.