Presidential election: Candidates united in face of current challenges

ALGIERS- The candidates for the September 7 presidential election and their representatives have stepped up their efforts to convince the electors, by agreeing on the necessity of building a common future for Algeria, showing a sense of unity in the face of current challenges, the national press said on Sunday.

“Candidates align on foreign policy, domestic stability, and national unity," reports Horizons newspaper, noting that all three candidates "unanimously support the need to bolster internal cohesion, maintain national unity, and shield Algeria from any potential threats."

Under the headline "Candidates united: National sovereignty takes precedence," L'Expression newspaper notes that the running candidates - Youcef Aouchiche of the Socialist Forces Front (FFS), independent candidate Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Abdelaali Hassani Cherif of the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP) - " haven’t missed any opportunity, during their meetings, to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the internal front and to sustainable economic development.""

"This election represents a pivotal moment to redraw the red lines on the basis of a national consensus," the daily adds.

L'Echo d'Algérie headlines "Supreme office contenders in unanimous agreement" and "National interest preservation paramount." The paper notes, "While the candidates may differ in their socio-economic approaches, they share a common goal: safeguarding national interests. When it comes to upholding foreign policy principles, the candidates present a united front, fostering a sense of national unity."

El Moudjahid identifies national sovereignty, purchasing power, social justice, and territorial integrity as the "campaign's key issues." The paper observes that as the electoral campaign intensifies, "keen observers note recurring themes in candidates' interactions with the public and during popular meetings."

La Nation poses the question, "Is the calm campaign a strategic move by candidates?" The paper remarks on the "surprisingly peaceful nature of this year's electoral campaign, lacking the bitter exchanges and confrontations typical of previous elections."