Answer given by Mr Šefčovič on behalf of the European Commission

24.4.2025

The Commission is aware of the concerns raised in the written question and has already taken steps to address Algeria’s measures which the Commission considers incompatible with the EU-Algeria Association Agreement[1].

Specifically, the EU requested consultations to Algeria in June 2024, and such consultations are still ongoing. In this context , the EU is working to ensure a mutually satisfactory solution to the dispute as quickly as possible.

Should this prove to be impossible, the EU will consider further steps in the procedure, in particular as a first step the EU could request the establishment of a panel of arbitrators as provided by Article 100 of the Association Agreement.

• [1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents-publications/treaties-agreements/agreement/?id=2002036