French politicians and analysts are criticizing President Emmanuel Macron for losing influence in Algeria, citing his decision to side with Morocco on the Western Sahara issue. They point to Algeria’s recent agreements with Italy as a sign of France’s declining diplomatic power. The French are concerned that Italy will become a key player in relations between Algeria and the EU.
• France’s President Macron is being held responsible for losing influence in Algeria by French politicians and analysts.
• Macron’s decision to side with Morocco on the Western Sahara issue is cited as the reason for France’s declining diplomatic power.
• Algeria has recently signed numerous partnership agreements with Italy in various sectors, including industry, energy, and agriculture.
• The French are concerned that Italy will become a key player in relations between Algeria and the EU.
• The crisis between Algeria and France began last summer, with France’s biased position toward the Moroccan regime on the Western Sahara issue.