Overview

• France has summoned Algeria's chargé d’affaires in Paris, labeling Algeria's expulsion of 15 French officials as unjustified and in violation of the 2013 Franco-Algerian agreement.
• In response, France will expel all Algerian diplomats without valid visas, marking a proportional retaliation to Algeria's actions.
• French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that Paris reserves the right to take further measures depending on the evolving situation.
• Diplomatic relations between the two countries remain completely frozen since mid-April, following the mutual expulsion of 12 officials by both sides.
• The crisis stems from long-standing tensions, including disputes over Western Sahara policy and allegations of intelligence interference.