People's National Assembly
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The People's National Assembly (Arabic: المجلس الشعبي الوطني, romanized: al-Majlis al-Sha'abi al-Watani; abbreviated APN) is the lower house of the Algerian Parliament. It is composed of 407 members directly elected by the population. Of the 407 seats, 8 are reserved for Algerians living abroad.[1] Members of the People's National Assembly are directly elected through proportional representation in multiple-member districts and serve terms lasting five years at a time. The last election for this body was held on 12 June 2021.[1] The minimum age for election to the Assembly is 28.[2]
People's National Assembly المجلس الشعبي الوطني | |
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Type | |
Type | of the Parliament of Algeria |
History | |
Founded | September 1962 |
Leadership | |
Structure | |
Seats | 407 |
Political groups | Government (243)
Opposition (80) Others (84)
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Elections | |
Party-list proportional representation (largest remainder method) | |
Last election | 12 June 2021 |
Next election | 12 June 2026 |
Meeting place | |
People's National Assembly building, Algiers | |
Website | |
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There are 58 districts, corresponding to the wilayas (provinces), and an overseas constituency, which send representatives to this body. The current speaker of the APN is Ibrahim Boughali,[3] an independent member. The minimum age to vote in Algeria is 18 and voting is not compulsory.[4]