Country Economic Forecasts > Algeria

The early legislative elections, held on June 12, saw the National Liberation Front (FLN) win the most seats in Parliament, and it will form part of a majority that supports the policies of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The record-low turnout showed how disillusioned Algerians are with the formal political process. Aymen Benabderrahmane was appointed as prime minister on June 30. He faces the difficult task of curbing the socioeconomic crisis crippling the oil giant.