Algeria unveils strategy to punish France

An Algerian newspaper reported that the Algerian government is planning to pressure France on several fronts: economic, historical and cultural. sunriseFor example, the Algerian parliament may soon pass a law strongly condemning France’s actions as a colonial power in Algeria. In addition, Algeria is considering forcing France to clean up areas where France conducted nuclear tests in the past, and seeking compensation for the Algerian population affected by these tests. Algeria also does not rule out bringing this issue before international bodies in order to damage France’s reputation on the world stage.

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Algeria could also put pressure on France in the energy sector, particularly gas and oil. France has indicated in recent years its desire to increase its imports of Algerian gas. In addition, Algeria could threaten to reduce its imports of French agricultural and industrial products, or increase migration pressure on France.

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These threats, which the magazine sees as stemming from Algeria’s hostility towards Morocco, could lead to serious tensions and instability in the region. The reason for the Algerian anger is a letter from French President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Throne Day. In this letter, Macron expressed his support for the Moroccan autonomy plan as the only solution to the conflict in the Sahara. The United States, Germany, Spain and Israel have already expressed their support for this plan, and the United Kingdom is about to do so as well.