Government meeting of 8 October 2026 in Algeria: what the communique provides
The Government reviewed the draft law on the 2021 budget settlement and heard a communication on the national methane emissions tool.
In short
The Government met under the Prime Minister on Thursday 8 October. It reviewed the draft law on the budget settlement for fiscal year 2021 before sending it to the Council of Ministers. It also heard a communication on the national tool to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions, and took stock of the Laghouat - El Menia - In Salah - Tamanrasset railway projects.
Key points
- Draft law on the 2021 budget settlement reviewed
- Review based on article 156 of the Constitution and organic law no. 18-15 of 2 September 2018
- Communication on the national tool to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions
- Laghouat - El Menia - In Salah - Tamanrasset railway projects: the communique cites the need for full delivery by the end of 2028
- Material and logistical aspects of the 2026 local elections reviewed
2021 budget settlement
The Government reviewed the draft law on the budget settlement for fiscal year 2021, before sending it to the Council of Ministers.
The review followed article 156 of the Constitution and organic law no. 18-15 of 2 September 2018 on finance laws.
Methane emissions
The Government heard a communication on setting up the national tool to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions.
According to the communique, the system aims to strengthen the measurement, monitoring and reduction of methane emissions and to improve coordination between the sectors concerned.
Railway projects, elections and health
The Government took stock of field measures for setting up the sites of the Laghouat - El Menia - In Salah - Tamanrasset railway projects. The communique cites the need for full delivery of the project by the end of 2028.
It also reviewed the material and logistical aspects of the 2026 local elections, and examined ways to strengthen national health care capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Which draft law did the Government review on 8 October?
It reviewed the draft law on the budget settlement for fiscal year 2021, before sending it to the Council of Ministers.
What is the aim of the national methane tool?
According to the communique, it aims to strengthen the measurement, monitoring and reduction of methane emissions and to improve coordination between the sectors concerned.
What deadline does the communique cite for the Laghouat - El Menia - In Salah - Tamanrasset railway projects?
The communique cites the need for full delivery of the project by the end of 2028, for the Laghouat - El Menia - In Salah - Tamanrasset sections.