Source: European Parliament
Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, constitutes a key element of EU-Algeria relations, as enshrined in the Association Agreement[1] and reinforced in the Partnership Priorities[2].
On this basis, the EU continues to follow developments and raise concerns on human rights issues with its Algerian counterparts, in line with commitments from both sides.
In particular, the EU addresses human rights in the framework of the EU-Algeria Association Agreement, notably in the Political, Security and Human Rights Dialogue Sub-Committee, and through regular contacts with government officials at all levels, as well as with civil society representatives in Algiers and Brussels.
These discussions include the case of the author Boualem Sansal that the EU continues to follow closely in full coordination with the French authorities as stated by the Commission on 27 November 2024 at the European Parliament[3].