Rising Algerian Migration to Europe in 2026: Is Trade Union Repression Driving Young People to Leave?
The increased arrival of boats carrying Algerian migrants to Spanish shores in recent weeks, particularly at the start of Ramadan, is not merely a circumstantial development, but rather reflects an accumulation of internal structural crises. However, an economic analysis alone is insufficient; there is a direct trade union, human rights, and social dimension that explains a significant part of this human exodus. The suppression of trade union activity is a driving factor for migration during […]
Did the Popular Hirak Succeed? A Question That Allows No Courtesy
A blog post by the Confederation's president, Mellal Raouf, on the seventh anniversary of the popular movement: I was pleased to participate in a seminar and special coverage organized by Al Magharibia TV in Paris. It was an opportunity to meet a number of activists and key figures in the political arena. Frankly, I noticed that some of them held a negative view of me; I don't know if it was for ideological or personal reasons. Nevertheless, I tried to engage with them...
Eight UN Mandate Holders Call on Algeria to Clarify the Cases of Ali Mammeri and Mohamed Tadjadit
In a remarkable and unprecedented move, eight UN Special Rapporteurs and Working Groups addressed an official letter to the Algerian authorities, demanding urgent clarification regarding the situation of Ali Mamri, a trade unionist and leader in COSEVOP, and Mohamed Tadjadit, a human rights activist and poet. The letter, issued on December 8, 2025, within the framework of the Human Rights Council's special procedures mechanisms, represents a significant development in the approach to […]
Truck Drivers’ Strike: Legitimate Demands in the Face of Denial and Stigmatization
The truck drivers' strike continues across the country, with many drivers participating in various states. This ongoing strike clearly demonstrates the depth of the crisis plaguing this vital sector and the growing frustration among drivers. The Confederation of Productive Forces Trade Unions has documented numerous testimonies from drivers who have unequivocally expressed their readiness to abandon the profession entirely and transition to other fields.