The French newspaper Le Monde, in a lengthy report published yesterday on its website, considered that the German mediation to release Boualem Sansal It carries within it purely political dimensions, as it clearly highlights France’s inability to manage its conflict with Algeria through traditional bilateral channels.
It is true, according to the journalist, that the mediation carried out by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier ended one of the many controversial files that caused a severe crisis between Paris and Algeria fifteen months ago. However, it demonstrated France’s inability to manage the conflict with Algeria through traditional bilateral channels and was forced to seek the help of a trusted third party to resolve it due to “the erosion of its influence in Algeria.”
The newspaper said in its analysis of the conversation, “This erosion is not new today or a recent phenomenon, but the methods followed by Bruno Daniel Marie Paul Ritaio during his period of work in the Ministry of the Interior effectively paralyzed what remained of functional cooperation,” and the newspaper acknowledged, “French Le Monde“The aggressive and violent behavior of the former Minister of the Interior towards Algeria was established, as the resident of Yoffo Square had justification to express his dissatisfaction with the reality and the new Algerian approach, based on the principle of peer-to-peer, towards the Algerian community in France.”
What is clear, according to what was stated in the article, is that “those in charge of cautious diplomacy, which must be based on effectiveness rather than showmanship, did not regain control until after his departure from Beauvau Square in central Paris.” The conclusive evidence of this change is in the approach adopted by his successor, Laurent Nunez, who has shown, since taking office, a sincere intention to review the existing approach and restore warmth to bilateral relations, especially in the security and immigration files. Nunez, who was the guest of the political program, said Al-Sabahi said on the BFM and RMC channels just a few days ago that “his possible visit to Algeria may open a new page of dialogue,” especially after “the level of deterioration in bilateral relations has reached an unacceptable extent.”
Last Monday, French Foreign Intelligence Chief Nicolas Lerner hinted that there were “indications” from Algeria that it would like to “renew dialogue” with Paris, more than a year after the outbreak of a deep diplomatic crisis between the two countries. “Today we have signals coming from the Algerian side indicating a desire to resume dialogue,” Lerner told France Inter radio, explaining that they are “both public and non-public signals.” He added, “France is prepared for this, and has always been prepared for this, while recalling its demands, especially the release of our two citizens.”“.
And I diagnosed a newspaper The French “Le Monde” accurately followed the policy pursued by Bruno Rutayo for ideological and partisan purposes with the aim of achieving clear political goals. He killed two birds with one stone, as this confrontation enabled him to win the presidency of the French “Republicans” party after defeating his competitor Laurent Vquier, a victory that will strengthen his position as a potential candidate to run for the presidential election in 2027, according to observers. At the same time, this policy hastened the severing of all contacts with Algeria. Various outstanding disputes remained unresolved.
Cautious anticipation remains the master of the situation. The crisis, according to the newspaper, “is not over yet.” There are a group of pitfalls that obstruct the path of understanding. For example, it mentioned: the issue of Western Sahara. The decision taken by French President Emmanuel Macron in the summer of 2024 regarding the issue and his bias in favor of the Moroccan regime was the triggering factor for the serious and deep crisis with Algeria, which was acknowledged by the French ambassador to Algeria. Stephane Romatti two days ago, upon his arrival as a guest at the France Info court, two days ago, where he said that “the Western Sahara issue…the development of the French position, as decided by the President of the (French) Republic in the summer of 2024, was indeed the real trigger for the current crisis, which led to a dangerous situation and a deep crisis with Algeria, before other factors were added to it that contributed to its prolongation.”
The newspaper referred to the visa file, readmission, historical memory, and repeated attacks from French far right On Algeria at the present time and the file of memory and history, which are still the main determinants in determining the structure and nature of political relations between Algeria and France, the file is extremely complex.
But what is certain today is that the new government seeks to restore what was spoiled by its predecessor, and this is confirmed by Professor Djilali Abdelkader Chakroun, who says that “after the fall of the first government and the departure of Rotayo, we find that this government is trying to restore what was spoiled by the previous government because France is in dire need of Algeria.” What is currently observed, according to the spokesman, is that “the European Union is trying to avoid any tension in Algeria, especially if we take into account the upcoming visit of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to Algeria.” Germany, which may open new horizons for partnership.” However, the spokesman believes that “the return of relations to their normal course depends on changing circumstances and a group of files, most notably the file of memory and history, as well as the 1968 agreement.”
In response to a question about: “Are there really available indicators that might advance relations in a positive way or is the path still negative?” the spokesman answers, saying, “The head of the current government is a flexible personality and seeks to normalize relations with Algeria, and this is considered a common goal among most decision-makers there, such as: the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot, the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, and the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Nicola Lerner, They all stressed that the speech of the former French Interior Minister caused aggravation of bilateral relations.”
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