
Tebboune's Berlin Visit Signals Algeria's Strategic Energy Pivot Amid Domestic Challenges
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune concluded his first official visit to Germany since 2019, securing agreements on energy security and a southern hydrogen corridor. While Berlin views Algiers as a critical partner for diversifying supply away from Russian and Gulf dependencies, experts note that Algeria's geopolitical leverage may allow it to deflect pressure on unresolved domestic human rights and political reform issues.