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The European Union’s (EU) delegation in Algeria has alleged that the country’s authorities practice illegal harassment and threats against numerous businesses, with a particular focus on European companies
The European Union’s (EU) delegation in Algeria has alleged that the country’s authorities practice illegal harassment and threats against numerous businesses, with a particular focus on European companies. The allegations center around a ministerial committee responsible for tax adjustments, which is accused of engaging in extortion practices. These allegations are contained in a report from Moroccan outlet Le360,
The report further adds that under foreign pressure, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was compelled to swiftly suspend the committee. EU further said that recently EU issued a written note to all European companies operating in Algeria, urging them to resist the procedures imposed on importers. The allegations include arbitrariness, threats, and a lack of transparency.
Additionally, the EU Delegation in Algeria has summoned several European business operators, advising them not to comply with any demands related to alleged tax adjustments. They were also told not to sign any documents acknowledging overcharging. In addition, European companies were encouraged to immediately contact their respective embassies in Algiers if they encountered harassment from the Algerian ministerial committee, which is suspected of engaging in extortion under the guise of tax adjustments.
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The report further adds that the allegations have not gone unnoticed by American diplomats. U.S. Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin met with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on September 13 to express her concerns about the challenging business environment in the country.
Tebboune convened a meeting with the Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA) to announce the suspension of the highly criticized ministerial committee. Algeria’s General Confederation of Algerian Enterprises (CGEA) also responded to the allegations.
