Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria’s parliamentary elections come with limited expectations of structural change. Turnout is expected to be low, signalling a lack of public confidence in the political system. In this context, the results will reflect both the resilience of Algeria’s state and longer-term pressures on its legitimacy. This event will take place once the results are in, with analysis of the outcome by our panel of experts.
- What do the election results reveal about Algeria’s political system?
- How significant is voter turnout in assessing state legitimacy?
- What has changed in Algerian politics since the Hirak protests?
- What longer-term trends could shape Algeria’s political landscape?
- How might the results affect social stability and governance?