{"id":5871,"date":"2026-03-30T18:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=5871"},"modified":"2026-03-30T22:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T22:31:47","slug":"revised-electoral-system-consolidating-popular-sovereignty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/03\/30\/revised-electoral-system-consolidating-popular-sovereignty\/","title":{"rendered":"Revised Electoral System: Consolidating Popular Sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Minister of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, Sa\u00efd Sayoud, presented this Monday, during a plenary session of the People\u2019s National Assembly (APN), the draft organic law amending and supplementing ordinance 21\u201101 on the electoral regime, as part of an effort to strengthen the guarantees of transparency in elections while ensuring the free choice of citizens.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the outset, the minister emphasized the scope of the initiative, stating that \u201cthis draft law continues the reforms launched by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, particularly in their political dimension, with the aim of entrenching the rule of law as the foundation of the nation.\u201d He stressed that this reflects \u201cthe will to strengthen the bases of the democratic state and to consolidate the trust between the citizen and the institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the heart of the reform is the consolidation of the cardinal principle of popular sovereignty. Sayoud pointed out that \u201cthis text fully enshrines the citizen\u2019s right to freely choose their representatives within a transparent, fair and secure framework.\u201d In this context, he recalled that \u201cthe electoral system forms the cornerstone of democratic legitimacy,\u201d explaining that it \u201csets the rules that guarantee the integrity of the vote and the mechanisms through which the people\u2019s will is faithfully translated into legitimate and effective institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting the importance of credibility, the minister affirmed that \u201celected assemblies must be protected from any form of influence by illicit money,\u201d considering that \u201cmoralizing political life is an essential condition for consolidating democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the major pillars of the reform is the reorganization of the Independent National Electoral Authority (INEA). The minister said that \u201cthe proposed restructuring aims to strengthen the autonomy of this body and allow it to focus fully on its core missions: organizing, supervising and monitoring the entire electoral process.\u201d<\/p>\n

In detail, he specified that \u201crestructuring its bodies, notably by reducing the number of its members and strengthening collegial decision\u2011making, will enhance its effectiveness and responsiveness on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another key axis of the bill is the clarification of roles between the Independent National Electoral Authority and the administration. Sayoud was categorical, stating that \u201cthe administration must remain neutral and be limited strictly to a logistical and material support role,\u201d adding that \u201cthe independent authority will fully exercise its prerogatives in supervision and control, while the Interior Ministry\u2019s services will provide the necessary means to ensure the smooth running of electoral operations.\u201d This functional separation is intended to \u201celiminate ambiguity and strengthen citizens\u2019 confidence in the integrity of the electoral process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Easing Candidacy Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The draft law also introduces a series of measures aimed at boosting political participation. Sayoud explained that \u201ceasing the conditions for candidacy, particularly by reducing the number of required signatures, helps facilitate access to elections and encourages broader participation.\u201d At the same time, he underlined the importance of \u201creinforcing certain eligibility criteria,\u201d especially educational requirements, \u201cto ensure that candidates possess the necessary skills to assume public office.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also referred to \u201cprovisions designed to promote the representation of women and young people in elected assemblies,\u201d while noting that \u201ctransitional measures have been planned to support newly created provinces, particularly by temporarily exempting them from certain constraints linked to candidacies.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the issue of transparency, Sayoud stressed \u201cthe strengthening of mechanisms for controlling electoral financing,\u201d which he described as \u201ca key lever in the fight against illicit money.\u201d He highlighted that \u201cthe obligation for candidates to justify their tax situation is part of this moralization effort,\u201d arguing that \u201cthe credibility of elections depends on candidates\u2019 integrity and compliance with financial transparency rules.\u201d<\/p>\n

Presenting a major innovation in the modernization efforts introduced by the new text, the minister announced that \u201cthe gradual digitization of electoral lists and the introduction of electronic tabulation will improve the speed and reliability of results.\u201d He clarified that \u201cintegrating the unique national identification number into the electoral card will enhance the accuracy of data and further secure the electoral process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, Sayoud sought to reassure as regards the purpose of the revision, stressing that \u201cthis is not a break with the existing framework, but a controlled evolution designed to strengthen achievements and correct identified shortcomings.\u201d The aim is to build a more transparent, efficient and inclusive electoral system, capable of meeting citizens\u2019 expectations and reinforcing the legitimacy of the institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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